50 Schilling (Austrian Police Force) 1974 front 50 Schilling (Austrian Police Force) 1974 back
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50 Schilling Austrian Police Force

1974 year
Silver (.640) (Copper .360) 20 g 33.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Austria
Period
Second Republic (1945-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974
Value
50 Schilling (50&nbspATS)
Currency
Second Schilling (1945-2001)
Composition
Silver (.640) (Copper .360)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
33.5 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12455
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Imperial Eagle on shield, within wreath, within circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1849 -1974
GENDARMERIE IN ÖSTERREICH

Translation:
1849-1974
Gendarmerie in Austria

Engraver: Fritz Tiefenthaler

Edge

Inscripted

Script: Latin

Lettering: FUENFZIG SCHILLING - * -

Comment

In Austria, federal police used to protect the cities and the Gendarmerie used to protect areas with lower populations, such as villages. On July 1, 2005, the Gendarmerie and the federal police were merged, and the one agency now protects all of Austria.

Interesting fact

The 50 Schilling (Austrian Police Force) 1974 coin from Austria features a unique design, with the obverse side depicting a stylized image of a police officer, while the reverse side features the Austrian coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Austrian Federal Police, and its unique design makes it a standout among other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  241400 - - - - - -

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