Sell Austrian gold schilling
The gold 100 and 25 schilling of the First Republic, from 1926 to 1938. The 100 schilling contains more than 21 grams of fine gold.
- Purity
- 900‰ (21.6 carat)
- Country
- Austria
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a Austrian gold schilling (1926–1938)?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 schillings | 21.172 g | 23.52 g | €2,429.62 |
| 25 schillings | 5.293 g | 5.88 g | €607.43 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 900‰ (21.6 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Struck between the two world wars in small numbers; after Austria’s annexation by Germany in 1938 the schilling disappeared.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
Gold of the First Republic
After the hyperinflation of the 1920s the schilling replaced the crown. The Republic also struck gold coins: the 100 schilling with the eagle and the 25 schilling. In twelve years fewer than 390,000 of the 100 schilling were struck in all.
Not to be confused with the gold 1000 schilling of 1976, which is a different coin with its own page.
How we value
We settle on the fine gold: 21.17 grams per 100 schilling. Because the mintages were small, we also look at year and condition with every coin, and tell you if the collector value is higher.
How to sell your Austrian gold schilling (1926–1938)
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling Austrian gold schilling (1926–1938)
How much gold is in a gold 100 schilling?
21.172 grams of fine gold in a coin of 23.5245 grams. We settle against the gold rate of the moment, less our margin.
Is this the same coin as the 1000 schilling?
No. The 100 and 25 schilling date from 1926 to 1938; the 1000 schilling is a commemorative coin of 1976 with a different weight.
Are these coins rare?
They were struck in smaller numbers than most gold coins. That is why we always check whether year and condition are worth more than the gold alone.
What should I bring?
The coins and valid identification. The valuation is free and you decide only after the offer.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your Austrian gold schilling (1926–1938) valued?
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