5 Euros Universal Male Suffrage

€10,883.00
IssuerAustria
Year2007
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: Herbert Wähner
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3144, Schön#333
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 descriptionThe design was inspired by a historic photo of the opening session of Parliament after the 1907 election. It shows the government bench at the front and two officials behind desks above. Opposite are some of the newly elected members of the House. The two oval portraits commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph and Max von Beck Wladimir, who were mainly responsible for the implementation of the reform. Circular caption: `100 years voting rights reform`, `1907 2007`, `Emperor Franz Joseph I / Baron Von Beck`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering100 JAHRE WAHLRECHTSREFORM 1907 2007 ·KAISER FRANZ JOSEPH I. ·FREIHERR VON BECK·
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2007  - - 150 000
2007  - Brilliant Uncirculated - 100 000
Catalog ID3399037470
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