100 Euro Gold Coin - Crowns of the Habsburg - Archducal Hat - 2009
### Crowns of the Habsburgs (2.) - Archducal Hat 100 Euro - 16 Gram Gold - Proof - 2nd Issue of the "Crowns of the Habsburgs" Series - Mintage 30,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The second issue of the five-part series "**Crowns of the Habsburgs**" is dedicated to the **Archducal Hat**. The Austrian Archduke's Hat is a symbol of the Habsburgs and their rule over the Archduchy of Austria. It was crafted in the 17th century and served not as a real headdress, but as a sign of power and authority in official ceremonies. Today, the hat is exhibited in the Augustinian canon monastery of Klosterneuburg and is an important testimony to Austrian history and culture. The motive of the gold coin presents the historical crown surrounded by the inscriptions "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH", "ÖSTERREICHISCHER ERZHOZGSHUT", "2009" and "100 EURO". The reverse portrays the hereditary homage procession at the Graben in Vienna. This fascinating **[Euro gold coin](https://www.emk.com/en-us/euro/gold-coins/ "Euro Gold Coin")** is delivered in the original box from the **[Austrian Mint](https://www.emk.com/en-us/euro/austria/ "Austrian Euro coins")** including a certificate of authenticity.