2 Schillings (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1930 front 2 Schillings (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1930 back
2 Schillings (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1930 photo
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2 Schillings Walther von der Vogelweide

1930 year
Silver (.640) 12 g 29.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Austria
Period
First Republic (1919-1934)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1930
Value
2 Schilling
Currency
First Schilling (1925-1938)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
29.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
25 May 1938
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12317
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Figure of Walther von der Vogelweide sitting, left, with doves, harp on lower left. date at bottom

Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)

Lettering:
WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE
1930

Lettering (regular font):
WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE
1930

Engraver: Edwin Grienauer

Interesting fact

The 1930 Austrian 2 Schillings coin featuring Walther von der Vogelweide is notable for its unique design, which includes a portrait of the medieval poet and musician on one side, and a depiction of a harp on the other. The harp was a symbol of Vogelweide's poetry and music, and it has become a recognizable icon of Austrian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1930  500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Schillings (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1930 coin.