Austrian schilling coinage

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1925-2001

Issuing entity

Republic of Austria

Coinage of the Austrian schilling, introduced after the hyperinflation of the krone and used until the euro changeover.

Historical context

Interrupted by the Anschluss period, when German currency circulated, and reintroduced in 1945.

Design

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Early silver issues; later base-metal denominations.

Identification

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First and second schilling periods are distinguished by date and design.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Denomination list, weights and finenesses require transcription from a printed reference.
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