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50 Groschen "Nachtschilling"
1934 year| Copper-nickel | 5.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1934-1938) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1934 |
| Value | 50 Groschen (0.50) |
| Currency | First Schilling (1925-1938) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Austria coat of arms (double headed eagle with the Austrian escutcheon).
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 34
Engraver: Gudrun Baudisch
Edge
Plain
Comment
The characteristics of this coin made it easy to mistake with the 1 Schilling coin of the same period. People called it the "Nachtschilling" because of the confusion by low light conditions. It was rapidly removed from circulation, hence the high prices it has now, despite the high initial production numbers.Interesting fact
The 50 Groschen ("Nachtschilling") 1934 coin from Austria was designed by artist and sculptor, Anton Scharff. The coin features an image of a woman, representing the Austrian state, surrounded by oak leaves and the inscription "LIBERTAS" on the obverse side. On the reverse side, the coin features the denomination "50 Groschen" and the year "1934" surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The coin was minted during a time of economic hardship in Austria and was intended to be a symbol of hope and freedom for the Austrian people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 8224822 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Groschen ("Nachtschilling") 1934 coin.
