Obverse. Photo © Numista
  • 1 Groschen 1947, KM# 2873, Austria
  • 1 Groschen 1947, KM# 2873, 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

Large value above date, spray of leaves below.

Engraver: Arnold Hartig

GROSCHEN
1
1947

Edge

1 Groschen

KM# 2873
Characteristics
Material Zinc
Weight 1.8 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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