HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Austria 50 cents 2005 - The Secession Building EUR 2.42 UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated Please ignore the date on the image if different from the description Krause - Mishler KM# 3087 Details The Secession Building illustrates the birth of art nouveau in Austria. The building symbolises the birth of a new age and represents a bridge to a new monetary era.It was built in 1898 by Joseph Maria Olbrich, in the Jugendstil style as a showcase for the Secession movement's artists. The building was damaged by bombs during World War II and set on fire by the retreating German army. Specifications Diameter - 24.25mm Thickness - 2.38mm Weight - 7.8gr Composition Nordic gold (89% copper - 5% aluminium - 5% zinc - 1% tin) Edge Shaped edge with fine scallops (50 scallops) Comments Designer: Josef Kaiser Mintage 3,100,000 pieces To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here