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  • 1 Schilling 1946-1957, KM# 2871, Austria
  • 1 Schilling 1946-1957, KM# 2871, Austria
Obverse

Coat of arms of Austria (an eagle carries the Austrian escutcheon).

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

19 52

Reverse

A sower with seedbag on left hip, dropping seed from right hand, divides value, and the state title.

Engraver: Michael Powolny

· REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH ·
1 S

Edge

1 Schilling

KM# 2871 Schön# 70
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Magnesium
Weight 2 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.75 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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