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This specimen was lot 2983 in Sincona sale 77 (Zurich, May 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$243 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Osterreich. II. Republik, seit 1945. 2 Schilling 1952, Wien. Gutes vorzüglich.'' (second republic of [[Austria]], since 1945, two schillings of 1952, Vienna mint. Good extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This type was also struck 1946-47; the other dates are common. Austria began minting euros in 2002, rendering this coin obsolete. The old Hapsburg eagle clasped an orb and scepter, symbols of imperial power; the republican eagle holds a hammer and sickle, symbols of the hard work needed to rebuild from the disaster of World War Two. | This specimen was lot 2983 in Sincona sale 77 (Zurich, May 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$243 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Osterreich. II. Republik, seit 1945. 2 Schilling 1952, Wien. Gutes vorzüglich.'' (second republic of [[Austria]], since 1945, two schillings of 1952, Vienna mint. Good extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This type was also struck 1946-47; the other dates are common. Austria began minting euros in 2002, rendering this coin obsolete. The old Hapsburg eagle clasped an orb and scepter, symbols of imperial power; the republican eagle holds a hammer and sickle, symbols of the hard work needed to rebuild from the disaster of World War Two. | ||
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' 148,500 + proofs. |
''Specification:'' 2.8 g, aluminum, 28 mm diameter, plain edge. This specimen is 2.79 g. | ''Specification:'' 2.8 g, aluminum, 28 mm diameter, plain edge. This specimen is 2.79 g. | ||
| − | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 2872, Herinek | + | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 2872, Herinek 33, J. 456. |
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| + | * Herinek, Gerhard, ''Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage,'' Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022. | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jurg, ''SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jurg, ''SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.. | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 1 October 2022
This specimen was lot 2983 in Sincona sale 77 (Zurich, May 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$243 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Osterreich. II. Republik, seit 1945. 2 Schilling 1952, Wien. Gutes vorzüglich. (second republic of Austria, since 1945, two schillings of 1952, Vienna mint. Good extremely fine.)"
This type was also struck 1946-47; the other dates are common. Austria began minting euros in 2002, rendering this coin obsolete. The old Hapsburg eagle clasped an orb and scepter, symbols of imperial power; the republican eagle holds a hammer and sickle, symbols of the hard work needed to rebuild from the disaster of World War Two.
Recorded mintage: 148,500 + proofs.
Specification: 2.8 g, aluminum, 28 mm diameter, plain edge. This specimen is 2.79 g.
Catalog reference: KM 2872, Herinek 33, J. 456.
- Herinek, Gerhard, Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage, Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022..
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