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500 Schilling Hochosterwitz
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 24 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 500 Schilling (500 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
3 characters in a castle room.
Engraver: Thomas Pesendorfer
Comment
The reverse represents Walther von der Vogelweide reading a text in the castle around 1200. Inspired by an illustration of the manuscript "Codex Manesse".Information: https://austria-forum.org/attach/Wissenssammlungen/M%C3%BCnzen/2000/500_Schilling_-_Burg_Hochosterwitz_%282000%29/hochosterwitz.pdf
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Schilling (Hochosterwitz) 2000 coin from Austria is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Hochosterwitz Castle, a medieval fortress located in the state of Carinthia, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dragon, which is a symbol of power and strength in Austrian folklore. The coin's intricate design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Schilling (Hochosterwitz) 2000 coin.
