20 Schilling (Georgenberger Handfeste) 1986-1993 front 20 Schilling (Georgenberger Handfeste) 1986-1993 back
20 Schilling (Georgenberger Handfeste) 1986-1993 photo
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20 Schilling Georgenberger Handfeste

 
Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 8 g 27.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Austria
Period
Second Republic (1945-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1986-1993
Value
20 Schilling (20&nbspATS)
Currency
Second Schilling (1945-2001)
Composition
Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.8 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7388
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

On the left Duke Leopold V., on the right Duke Ottokar IV. and between them the seald contract, headed by the coats of arms of Styria and Austria, circled by the description of the commemorated event.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1186-1986
GEORGENBERGER HANDFESTE

Translation: GEORGENBERG PACT

Engraver: Josef Kaiser

Designer: Thomas Pesendorfer

Edge

19 incuse dots in 9 groups of 2 or 3 (KM#2975.1), or smooth edge (KM#2975.2)

Lettering: ••• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Comment

The Georgenberg manifesto is one of the documents that were issued on 17 August 1186 on the Georgenberg in Enns (today Alte Ennsburg in the castle park of Ennsegg), and which were intended to ensure the future indivisibility of the duchies of Austria and Styria.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Schilling (Georgenberger Handfeste) coin from Austria is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Georgenberger Handfeste, a historic document that granted certain rights and freedoms to the people of the Tyrol region in 1486. The coin's design features an image of the document's seal, which includes a depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, surrounded by the words "GEORGENBERGER HANDFESTE 1486-1986" and the coin's denomination. This coin was minted from 1986 to 1993 and is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  42000 - - - - - -
1991  140000 - - - - - -
1992  100000 - - - - - -
1993  180000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Schilling (Georgenberger Handfeste) 1986-1993 coin.