Obverse © Kölner Münzkabinett
Obverse © Kölner Münzkabinett
500 Schilling Herbert von Karajan
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 24 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Schilling (500 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The Festspielhaus in Salzburg. In the background the Festungsberg. Lettering underneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEST-
SPIELHAUS
SALZBURG
Engraver: Herbert Wähner
Edge
Lettering: FUENFHUNDERT SCHILLING
Translation: FIVE HUNDRED SCHILLING
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Schilling (Herbert von Karajan) 1991 coin from Austria is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, a renowned Austrian music conductor. The coin features an image of Karajan on the obverse, and the reverse features the Great Organ of the Vienna State Opera, where Karajan conducted many performances. The coin was minted in silver (.925) and weighs 24 grams. It was a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Schilling (Herbert von Karajan) 1991 coin.
