5 Euros Grossglockner

€18,521.00
IssuerAustria
Year2010
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.800)
Weight10 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueNonagonal (9-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Helmut Andexlinger
Reverse: Thomas Pesendorfer
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3184, Schön#376
Obverse descriptionThe nine coats of arms of the Austrian provinces surround the `5` of the face value `5 EURO`. Around the coats of arms is the inscription `REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH` (Republic of Austria). The design is directly inspired by the old Austrian 50 schilling coins.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH 5 · EURO ·
Reverse descriptionWinding road in the Alpine mountain landscape shortly before the Grossglockner summit. An elegant classic car from the early days of the great road and a sports car of our time symbolize the 75th anniversary of the famous Alpine road. Caption: `Grossglockner Alpine Road 1935-2010`.  The Grossglockner is the highest point in Austria, between Carinthia and Tyrol.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGROSSGLOCKNER HOCHALPEN- STRASSE 1935-2010
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2010  - - 150 000
2010  - Special Uncirculated - 50 000
Catalog ID5498396710
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