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5 Schilling
| Aluminium-magnesium (98.5% Aluminium, 1.5% Magnesium) | 4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1957 |
| Value | 5 Schilling (5 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (98.5% Aluminium, 1.5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
The country around the top, the value in centre and the denomination around the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH
5
·SCHILLING·
Translation: Republic of Austria
Engraver: Michael Powolny
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Schilling coin from Austria made of Aluminium-magnesium is interesting because it was the first coin to use this particular alloy in its production. The use of Aluminium-magnesium allowed for a lighter weight coin while maintaining its durability, making it a unique feature among coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 43231000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 240200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Schilling 1952-1957 coin.
