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  • 50 Groschen 1946-1955, KM# 2870, Austria
  • 50 Groschen 1946-1955, KM# 2870, 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

· REPUBLIK ·
ÖSTERREICH

Reverse

Austrian escutcheon and four ears, surrounded by denomination.

FÜNFZIG
50
19 52
GROSCHEN

Edge

50 Groschen

KM# 2870 Schön# 69
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Magnesium
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.65 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Austrian Mint

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Aluminium Bronze, 3 g, ⌀ 19.5 mm