50 Schilling (Republic Anniversary) 1968 front 50 Schilling (Republic Anniversary) 1968 back
50 Schilling (Republic Anniversary) 1968 photo
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50 Schilling Republic Anniversary

1968 year
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 20 g 33.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Austria
Period
Second Republic (1945-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1968
Value
50 Schilling (50&nbspATS)
Currency
Second Schilling (1945-2001)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
33.5 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12446
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Parliament building in Vienna, matte surface between pillars, dates divided at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 JAHRE REPVBLIK
1918 1968

Engraver: Fritz Tiefenthaler

Edge

Smooth with incused lettering

Lettering: -*- FUENFZIG SCHILLING

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1968 Austrian 50 Schilling coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Second Republic of Austria. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the first president of Austria, Karl Renner, while the reverse side depicts the Austrian parliament building in Vienna. The coin's design was created by the Austrian artist and sculptor, Alfred Hrdlicka.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  39800 - - - - - -

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