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5 Groschen
| Zinc (100%) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1994 |
| Value | 5 Groschen (0.05 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc (100%) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
The value in large numeral in center with word above and the date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROSCHEN
5
1968
Engraver: Adolf Hofmann
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In the post-war years, mainly 1948 and 1950, 5 and 10 Reichspfennig (Third German Reich, KM #100 / #101) that were still remaining in Austria were struck over due to a lack of round material. The overstamped pfennig coin (KM#97) is very rare with details of the original coin often remaining visible.