5 Euros Tyrolean Resistance

€10,889.00
IssuerAustria
Year2009
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: Thomas Pesendorfer
Reverse: Helmut Andexlinger
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3177, Schön#364
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 descriptionAndreas Hofer wearing his characteristic hat. Next to him is Giuseppina Negrelli holding the flag of Tyrol. Caption: `The liberation of Tyrol 1809-2009`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTIROLER FREIHEIT 1809 2009
EdgePlain.
Mint
Mintage2009  - - 150 000
2009  - Brilliant Uncirculated - 100 000
Catalog ID8625273120
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