Austrian Gold Coin Values
From the nearly one-ounce 100 Corona to the 98.6% pure Ducat. Distinctive coins with serious gold content.
Austria produced some of the most distinctive gold coins in European history. The 100 Corona holds nearly a full troy ounce of gold. The 4 Ducat is a large, unusually thin coin with almost half an ounce. The modern Philharmonic is one of the world's most popular bullion coins. Here's what each one is worth.
Gold Content and Melt Values
Austrian 100 Corona
The 100 Corona is a large gold coin with 0.9802 troy ounces of gold, worth approximately $4,926. Almost all 100 Coronas on the market are restrikes dated 1915. Original-date coins from 1908–1914 are scarce and carry premiums.
The obverse features Emperor Franz Joseph I. The reverse shows the double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Austrian 4 Ducat
The 4 Ducat is one of the most unusual gold coins you'll encounter. It's large in diameter (39.5mm) but remarkably thin, giving it a wafer-like feel. Despite its delicate appearance, it contains 0.4426 troy ounces of gold at an unusually high 98.6% purity, worth roughly $2,224.
People often underestimate the 4 Ducat because of how thin and light it feels relative to its size. Nearly half an ounce of gold is packed into that thin disc.
Austrian 20 Corona
The 20 Corona is a mid-sized coin with 0.1960 troy ounces of gold, worth about $985. It features Franz Joseph I on the obverse. Commonly found as restrikes dated 1915.
Austrian Ducat (Single)
The single Ducat is a small coin with 0.1107 troy ounces of gold at 98.6% purity, worth about $556. The high purity (98.6%) is notable. Most European gold coins are 90–91.7% pure.
Austrian Gold Philharmonic
The Vienna Philharmonic is Austria's modern bullion coin, produced since 2002 in 99.99% pure gold. It contains 0.9999 troy ounces of gold, worth approximately $5,025. The obverse shows the Great Organ of the Golden Hall. The reverse features orchestral instruments.
Common Questions
Are Austrian restrikes less valuable than originals?
The gold content is identical. Restrikes trade at or near melt value. Original-date coins may carry collector premiums.
Why is the Ducat purity so high?
The Ducat standard dates back centuries. The 98.6% purity was established long before modern bullion standards. Austria maintained this traditional fineness for restrikes.
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