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  • 1,50 Euro 2008-2024, KM# 3159, Austria, Vienna Philharmonic
  • 1,50 Euro 2008-2024, KM# 3159, Austria, Vienna Philharmonic
Description

The Vienna Philharmonic silver coin, named in honour of Vienna’s world-renowned orchestra, was first issued on February 1, 2008.

Engraver: Thomas Pesendorfer

Obverse

Depicts some wind (Viennese horn and bassoon) and bowed string (4 violins, harp and cello) instruments representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

The inscription Vienna Philharmonic forms an arc over the orchestral assembly.

WIENER PHILHARMONIKER

Reverse

Depicts the great organ from the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein, the concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The face value in euros, the weight, alloy purity and the year of the issue below. The country name above.

The Vienna Philharmonic, founded in 1842, is an orchestra considered to be one of the finest in the world. The Vienna Philharmonic is based at the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. Its members are selected from the orchestra of the Vienna State Opera. Selection involves a lengthy process, with each musician demonstrating his or her capability for a minimum of three years of performance for the opera and ballet. After this probationary period, the musician may request an application for a position in the orchestra from the Vienna Philharmonic's board.

REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH
1 UNZE FEINSILBER
2022
1,50 EURO

Edge

1,50 Euro

Bullion Coinage
KM# 3159 Schön# 348
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Austrian Mint

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