5 Euros Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

€10,831.00
IssuerAustria
Year2006
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#3131, Schön#328
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 descriptionLeft profile portrait of Mozart with Salzburg Cathedral in the background. The vintage. The captions: `WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART` as well as his birth and death years.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART 1766 1791 2006
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2006  - - 375 000
2006  - Brilliant Uncirculated - 125 000
Catalog ID9908290490
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