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1962 Austria 25 Schilling Composer Anton Bruckner Silver Coin 0.800 Austrian Mint
Condition Notes:Moderate circulation wear visible across both sides with scattered contact marks and surface abrasions. Anton Bruckner’s portrait remains clear with visible facial structure and contours. Reverse shields and lettering are well-defined. Edge is intact with no major damage noted. Please look at photos and judge for yourself.
Description:Offered is an original **1962 Austria 25 Schilling Anton Bruckner silver commemorative coin**, struck by the **Austrian Mint** to honor one of Austria’s most important classical composers. This vintage silver coin comes from my grandfather’s personal collection; he was an **antique dealer in Austria**, and this piece has been preserved as part of a carefully maintained family collection.
**Specifications:**- **Country:** Austria (Republik Österreich)- **Year:** 1962- **Denomination:** 25 Schilling- **Mint:** Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), Vienna- **Artist / Engraver:** Rudolf Toth- **Composition:** 0.800 silver- **Weight:** 13 grams- **Diameter:** 30 mm- **Actual Silver Weight:** approximately 0.334 troy oz- **Edge:** Lettered
This coin commemorates **Anton Bruckner (1824–1896)**, celebrated for his monumental symphonies and sacred music that shaped late Romantic classical composition. The reverse design featuring Austria’s federal shields is a hallmark of Austrian commemorative silver issues from this era.
**Why It Matters:**Austrian 25 Schilling silver coins from the early 1960s are valued for their refined engraving, strong silver content, and culturally significant subjects. The Anton Bruckner issue is especially appealing to collectors of music-themed numismatics, Austrian Mint silver, and European commemorative coins.
**Storage Note:**Stored in a protective sleeve in a temperature-controlled environment. Never cleaned or polished, preserving its original vintage surface.
If you’re collecting Austrian 25 and 100 Schilling commemorative silver coins from the 1960s–1970s, please check my other listings from the same carefully preserved family collection.
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Estimated Condition:Fine
