AUSTRIA. 100 Corona, 1908. Vienna Mint. Franz Joseph. NGC PROOF-61.
Fr-514; KM-2812. Mintage: 16,000. Commemorating the 60th year of reign of the Emperor. An alluring and highly popular "Lady in the Clouds" with handsome and consistent honey-gold color on both faces. The strike is bold with complete definition to all design elements and the devices display a soft satin texture that contrasts with aggressively mirrored fields. Pleasing for the assigned grade level, this is a significant find for advanced European gold collectors and bound to cross the block with great fanfare.
Estimate: $8000 - $12000