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  • 10 Groschen 1947-1949, KM# 2874, Austria
  • 10 Groschen 1947-1949, KM# 2874, Austria
Obverse

Coat of arms of Austria (an eagle carries the Austrian escutcheon) and the state title (Republic of Austria).

The symbols and emblems used in the Austrian arms are as follows:
- Eagle: Austria's sovereignty
- Escutcheon: emblem of Austria
- Mural crown: Austria as a republic
- Sickle: agriculture
- Hammer: Industry
- Broken chains: liberation from National Socialist dictatorship

Engraver: Michael Powolny

· REPUBLIK ·
ÖSTERREICH

Reverse

Four gentians and an edelweiss.

GROSCHEN
10
1948

Edge

10 Groschen

KM# 2874 Schön# 66
Characteristics
Material Zinc
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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