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  • 5 Groschen 1948-1994, KM# 2875, Austria
  • 5 Groschen 1948-1994, KM# 2875, 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

Facial value.

Engraver: Adolf Hofmann

GROSCHEN
5
1986

Edge

5 Groschen

KM# 2875 Schön# 65
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Characteristics
Material Zinc
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.54 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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