Austria 1922 100 Kronen, Cornucopia and Hammer

Austria · 1922 · 100 Kronen

This definitive stamp features a symbolic design representing Austria's post-war identity. A cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and prosperity, is paired with a hammer, representing industry and the working class. The design reflects the nation's hopes for economic recovery and social unity.

Issued by the First Austrian Republic during a period of severe hyperinflation following World War I, this high-denomination stamp reflects the rapidly devaluing currency. The allegorical design was part of a series intended to foster a new national identity.