Austrian 1000 Schilling Gold Coin Description
In 1976, the Austrian Mint decided to strike a coin commemorating the 1,000 year anniversary of the start of the Babenberg Dynasty. Fittingly, it chose a denomination of 1,000 Schilling - the first time it had produced a coin with this face value. All information on this page refers to this special coin, which is 90% pure gold and contains 0.3906 Troy ounces of gold.
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why European gold coins like the Austrian 1,000 Schilling are the number one choice of Goldline investors.Design of the Austrian 1000 Schilling Gold Coin
The obverse - or heads side - of the 1976 Austrian 1,000 Schilling gold coin depicts an Imperial Eagle whose breast is covered with an Austrian shield as it grips a hammer and sickle in its talons. Underneath is the denomination and the words "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" (Austrian Republic) surround the Eagle. Martha Coufal-Hartl designed this side.
The reverse, designed by Gertrude Simon, features the Seal of Duke Friedrich II, which portrays a pennant carrying knight on horseback. Encircling the seal are the dates of the anniversary (976-1976) and the words "EINSETZUNG DER BABENBERGER."
Austrian 1000 Schilling Coin Minting Information
Since 1976, the Austrian Mint has periodically produced other 1,000 Schilling gold coins with other designs and specifications, many issues of which were minted as
proof gold coins only.
The Austrian Mint now also produces a
gold bullion coin marked in Schillings. The 1/2-ounce
Vienna Philharmonic gold coin carries a 1,000 Schilling face value.
Babenberg Dynasty
A branch of Babenbergers from modern day Bavaria, Germany migrated to Austria and would soon take over as the ruling family referred to as the House of Babenberg, or the Babenberg Dynasty. They ruled over Austria from 976 - 1248 before giving way to the rise of the House of Habsburg.
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| Detailed Gold Coin Information for the Austrian 1000 Schilling |
| Gross Weight: 13.5g |
Gold Content: 0.3906 troy oz. |
| Composition: 90% Gold |
| Coin Diameter: 27mm |
Edge: Grained |
| Date: 1976* |
| * Other dates minted with different specifications |
| Mint: Austrian Mint AG |
