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1962 Austria 25 Schilling Anton Bruckner Silver Coin 0.800 Austrian Mint Vintage
Condition Notes:Circulated with moderate wear visible across the fields and portrait. Hair detail and text are still legible, with natural toning and light contact marks typical for this era. The edge and rims are intact without major dents or bends. Please look at photos and judge for yourself.
Description:This original 1962 Austria 25 Schilling Silver Coin commemorates composer Anton Bruckner (1824–1896), one of Austria’s most influential symphonists. Struck by the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) in Vienna, this issue forms part of the iconic postwar 25 Schilling commemorative silver series, designed by master engraver Edwin Grienauer.
From my grandfather’s collection — he was an antique dealer in Austria who preserved coins like this carefully in their original vintage state.
Specifications:- Country: Austria- Denomination: 25 Schilling- Year: 1962- Subject: Anton Bruckner- Artist/Engraver: Edwin Grienauer- Mint: Austrian Mint (Vienna)- Composition: 0.800 Silver- Weight: 13 g- Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3344 oz t- Diameter: 30 mm- Edge: Reeded
Historical Background:Issued to honor the 60th anniversary of Anton Bruckner’s passing, this 25 Schilling silver coin pays tribute to his monumental symphonies and contribution to classical music. Bruckner’s compositions shaped the Romantic period’s orchestral sound, influencing generations of European composers. The obverse displays his detailed portrait, while the reverse features Austria’s regional shields surrounding the denomination.
Why It Matters:This coin combines cultural legacy, craftsmanship, and solid silver value, making it a popular piece among collectors of Austrian and composer-themed commemoratives. It remains a representative work of mid-20th-century Austrian numismatic artistry.
Storage Note:Stored in a protective sleeve in a temperature-controlled environment. Never cleaned or polished, preserving its original vintage surface.
Cross-Sell Closer: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.
Estimated Condition:Fine to Very Fine.
