500 Schilling (Anton Wildgans) 1981 front 500 Schilling (Anton Wildgans) 1981 back
500 Schilling (Anton Wildgans) 1981 photo
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500 Schilling Anton Wildgans

1981 year
Silver (.640) (Copper .360) 24 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Austria
Period
Second Republic (1945-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
500 Schilling (500&nbspATS)
Currency
Second Schilling (1945-2001)
Composition
Silver (.640) (Copper .360)
Weight
24 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34729
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

Head of Anton Wildgans

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANTON WILDGANS
1881-1932
1981

Engraver: Ferdinand Welz

Edge

Lettering: 500

Interesting fact

The 500 Schilling (Anton Wildgans) coin from Austria, minted in 1981, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The obverse side of the coin showcases a portrait of Anton Wildgans, an Austrian poet and playwright, while the reverse side features a stunning image of the Austrian Alps. The coin's unique feature is that it has a double-layered design, with the outer layer being made of silver (.640) and the inner layer made of copper (.360). This distinctive feature not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also serves as a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  72000 - - - - - -

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