HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Austria 50 cents 2008 - The Secession Building EUR 1.50 Low price Guarantee!We are confident that the price for this item is unbeatable 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 Price HistoryDisplay a chart with the price history of this item, from actual past purchases Please ignore the date on the image if different from the description Krause - Mishler KM# 3141 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 3,000,000 pieces We also recommend these items Finland 20 cents 2004The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.85 Greece 1 cent 2002Athenian triere - €0.30 Greece 1 cent 2006Athenian triere - €0.25 Greece 2 cents 2006Corvette - €0.35 Greece 2 cents 2007Corvette - €0.25 Greece 5 cents 2007Modern tanker ship - €0.35 Italy 1 cent 2005Castle del Monte - €0.30 Italy 2 cents 2004Mole Antonelliana - €0.30 Italy 2 cents 2005Mole Antonelliana - €0.35 Italy 5 cents 2005Flavius amphitheatre - €0.50 Italy 5 cents 2007Flavius amphitheatre - €0.45 Luxembourg 1 cent 2003The Grand Duke Henri - €0.35 To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here