Austria 1910 20 corona

Sincona sale 54, lot 1095

This specimen was lot 1095 in Sincona sale 54 (Zurich, May 2019), where it sold for 700 CHF (about US$833 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Franz Joseph I. 1848-1916. 20 Kronen 1910, Wien. Vorzüglich. (empire of Austria, Francis Joseph I, 1848-1916, Extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1909-16. 1910 is the only common date. It varies from the prior Fr-508 by having the engraver's signature included and obverse legend uninterrupted.

Recorded mintage: 386,031.

Specification: 6.78 g, .900 fine gold, this specimen 6.78 g.

Catalog reference: KM 2818, Herinek 345. Fr-509.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 54: Gold Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2019.

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