Affectionately known as the ‘Archduke’s Hat’ due to the red velvet cap in its lining, the Archducal Crown was a symbol of authority never actually used in coronations. It is a relic of exquisite beauty nonetheless, as shown by the second coin in our Crowns of the House of Habsburg series
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Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUPLIK ÖSTERREICH
100
EURO
2009
ÖSTERREICHISCHER ERZHERZOGSHUT
