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5 Euros Herbert von Karajan
2008 year| Silver (.800) | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.52 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Nonagonal (9-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Herbert Von Karajan conducting a musical performance with his eyes closed. In the background, the score of Beethoven's Ninth.
In the caption "Herbert von Karajan", his year of birth and death.
Vintage.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2008
HERBERT
VON
KARAJAN
1908
1989
Engraver: Thomas Pesendorfer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Herbert von Karajan 5 Euro silver coin from Austria is that it features a unique design that showcases the conductor's life and work. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Karajan, while the reverse side features an image of the Vienna State Opera, where Karajan served as the artistic director for many years. The coin's design was created by the Austrian artist, Helmut Andexlinger, and it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Karajan's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Herbert von Karajan) 2008 coin.
