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  • 2 Schilling 1946-1952, KM# 2872, Austria
  • 2 Schilling 1946-1952, KM# 2872, 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

Thick value above spray of leaves and berries, grain sprigs at top.

2
SCHILLING
19 46

Edge

2 Schilling

KM# 2872
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Magnesium
Weight 2.8 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.96 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Austrian Mint

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