 Franz Josef I, 1848-1916. 100 Corona, 1908. 60th Anniversary of the Reign. Bare bust r. Rv. Fame on clouds with Austrian shield, Latin 12 Lustra Gloriously Completed. A lustrum is a period of five years. Fr.514, KM 2812. Gloriously prooflike radiance highlights this luxurious design, possibly only a few light hairlines from a higher grade. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. (Est. $1,000-$1,500)
Ex Louis E. Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, April 2005, lot 80); previously ex Lipno Collection (Henry Christensen, November 1961, lot 46).
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