25 Shilling Silver Coin Austria 1963

Description / Motif

• Obverse:
  The face value "25 SCHILLING" centrally located within a dotted circle, surrounded by the coats of arms of the nine Austrian federal states. Inscription: REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH

• Reverse:
  Depiction of the famous general Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736) in half-figure, looking left. Inscription: PRINZ EUGEN VON SAVOYEN 1663–1736 and the minting year 1963.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver alloy (800/1000 Ag, i.e., 80% silver)

• Fine Silver Weight: approx. 10.40 g silver content

• Total Weight: approx. 13 g

• Diameter: approx. 30.5 mm

• Thickness: approx. 2.05–2.2 mm

• Die Orientation: Upright/Upright (Medal alignment)

Significance & History

This coin was issued in 1963 for the 300th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy. It is not a regular circulation coin but a commemorative issue with a nominal Schilling value.