The Wenceslas Crown is the fourth coin in the popular series “Crowns of the Habsburgs.” It depicts the magnificent golden jewel as it is preserved today in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Engraver Herbert Wähner presents it resting on a cloth adorned with the coat of arms of the Bohemian lion.

Numerous rulers were crowned King of Bohemia with this crown, among them the Wittelsbach “Winter King” Frederick V of the Palatinate, as well as Rudolf II, who is depicted on the reverse of the coin. In the background, the city of Prague is showcased, featuring the famous Charles Bridge, the Hradčany, and St. Vitus Cathedral. In the 19th century, the Wenceslas Crown became a symbol of Bohemian independence.

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The coin boasts an impressive gold content of 16 grams and is available exclusively in the top Proof quality. Like the other coins in the series, it is issued in a limited edition of 30,000 pieces. Naturally, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity and an attractive lapel pin. Additionally, an elegant wooden collector’s case for all five “Crowns of the Habsburgs” is available separately.

The Holy Crown of St. Stephen takes its name from the first Christian King of Hungary, who is also revered today as the country’s national saint. It is the majestic third coin in the popular series “Crowns of the Habsburgs.”

The depiction of the crown on the obverse is beautifully rendered, featuring the characteristic tilted cross. This distinctive element has been the subject of much speculation over the centuries. It is said that the crown was damaged during a theft, causing the cross to bend. More likely, however, is the explanation that the cross was damaged by the heavy lid of the chest in which the crown was stored.

The reverse shows Empress Maria Theresa during her coronation ceremony in 1741 in what is now Bratislava. Mounted on horseback, she brandishes a sword toward all four cardinal directions. Maria Theresa was among the most important rulers ever to be crowned with the Holy Crown of St. Stephen.

The coin boasts an impressive gold content of 16 grams and is available exclusively in the premium Proof quality. Like the other coins in the series, it is issued in a limited edition of 30,000 pieces. Naturally, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity and an attractive lapel pin. An elegant wooden collector’s case for all five “Crowns of the Habsburgs” is also available separately.

 

All the more renowned is the engraver of the coin dedicated to this special insignia: Helmut Andexlinger. The multiple award‑winning artist designed both sides of the second golden masterpiece in the series “Crowns of the Habsburgs.”

In 1616, the Archducal Hat was established as the “Austrian Crown” and was permitted to be removed from Klosterneuburg Monastery only on the occasion of the transfer of power to a new ruler. Such a transfer of power is depicted on the reverse of the coin in the procession of homage ( Erbhuldigungszug ) along Vienna’s Graben. The Archducal Hat, magnificently portrayed on the obverse of the coin, was regarded—alongside the Hungarian Holy Crown of St. Stephen and the Bohemian Wenceslas Crown—as a “sacred crown.”

The coin boasts an impressive gold content of 16 grams and is available exclusively in the premium Proof quality. Like the other coins in the series, it is issued in a limited edition of 30,000 pieces. Naturally, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity and an attractive lapel pin. Additionally, an elegant wooden collector’s case for all five “Crowns of the Habsburgs” is available separately.

Most Roman‑German kings were crowned with it, from Henry VIII of England to Napoleon Bonaparte of France. Alongside the Imperial Cross, the Imperial Sword, and the Holy Lance, the Imperial Crown is the most important element of the Imperial Regalia. It was most likely crafted in exquisite goldsmith work in the second half of the 10th century for Otto I. Around 100 years later, the arches and the frontal cross were added.

The obverse of the coin shows a three‑quarter view of the crown. The reverse depicts the coronation ceremony of Otto I in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 962. For around 350 years, the crown remained continuously in the possession of the Habsburgs—a triumph of astute diplomacy.

Like the other coins in this unique series, the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire impresses with highly detailed engraving of the highest quality. It tells a piece of world history shaped not only by politics, but also by mysticism.

The coin boasts an impressive gold content of 16 grams and is available exclusively in premium Proof quality. Like the other coins in the series, it is issued in a limited edition of 30,000 pieces. Naturally, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity and an attractive lapel pin. Additionally, an elegant wooden collector’s case for all five “Crowns of the Habsburgs” is available separately.

As the magnificent finale of the five‑part series “Crowns of the Habsburgs,” the €100 gold coin “The Austrian Imperial Crown” of Emperor Rudolf II (1576–1612) is released.

Crafted in its original form by the renowned Flemish goldsmith Jan Vermeyen, the three‑part crown impresses on the coin as well with its splendid ornamentation. The crown band, arches, and the mitre as a symbol of divine right are rendered in exquisite detail, with even the smallest elements clearly visible. The crown appears in a three‑quarter view, standing alone at the center of the coin. The ermine collar on which it rests enhances its imposing presence.

For the reverse of the final coin in the series, the engravers deliberately chose Emperor Franz Joseph I (1830–1916), under whom the era of the Habsburgs was already approaching its end. His depiction is based on an oil painting by Julius Viktor Berger (1850–1902), which is currently displayed in the Supreme Court of Justice in Vienna.

The coin boasts an impressive gold content of 16 grams and is available exclusively in premium Proof quality. Like the other coins in the series, it is issued in a limited edition of 30,000 pieces. Naturally, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity and an attractive lapel pin. Additionally, an elegant wooden collector’s case for all five “Crowns of the Habsburgs” is available separately.