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  • 10 Groschen 1951-2001, KM# 2878, Austria
  • 10 Groschen 1951-2001, KM# 2878, Austria
Description

Engraver: Hans Köttenstorfer

Obverse

Coat of arms of Austria (an eagle carries the Austrian escutcheon), the state title (Republic of Austria) and the face value in scalloped rim.

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

10 10
REPUBLIK
ÖSTERREICH

Reverse

The face value and year of issue in scalloped rim.

10
1971
GROSCHEN

Edge

10 Groschen

KM# 2878 Schön# 67
Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 1.1 g
Diameter 19.8 mm
Thickness 1.55 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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