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© Lomba
5 Euros Society of Music Lovers
2012 year| Silver (.800) | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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#29873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
The hall of the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna with a detail of a caryatid.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·1812-2012·
·GESELLSCHAFT·DER·MUSIKFREUNDE·IN·WIEN
Engraver: Helmut Andexlinger
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the importance of music in Austrian culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a musician playing a violin, while the reverse side features a musical score and notes. This design was created by the Austrian Mint's chief engraver, Thomas Pesendorfer, and it symbolizes the country's rich musical heritage. The coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Society of Music Lovers in Vienna, which was founded in 1812 to promote the appreciation and performance of classical music.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Society of Music Lovers) 2012 coin.
