Austria 1982 5 schilling

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Austria, 1968-2002. It replaced a similar coin (KM 2889) struck in billon 1960-68. This date is common. Austria began minting euros in 2002, rendering this coin obsolete. The obverse features a Lippizaner stallion, whose prancing tricks still enthrall tourists in Vienna. In 1982, US$1 = 16.7 schilling.

Recorded mintage: 4,950,000 + 50,000 proofs.

Specification: 4.8 g, copper-nickel, 23.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 2889a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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