10 Schillings
10 Schillings
Austria · 1974
Austrian 10 Schilling circulation coin featuring the national eagle on one side and a profile of a young woman with regional headdress along with the denomination 10 on the other.
- Country
- Austria
- Year
- 1974
- Denomination
- 10 Schillings
- Metal
- Copper-Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Grade
- About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks
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Overview
Austrian 10 Schilling circulation coin featuring the national eagle on one side and a profile of a young woman with regional headdress along with the denomination 10 on the other.
Historical significance
Issued by the Republic of Austria during the Cold War era, representing the stable currency of neutral Austria prior to the introduction of the Euro.
Obverse (front)
The Austrian federal eagle (Bundesadler) holding a hammer and sickle, surrounded by the legend 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH'.
Reverse (back)
Profile of a young woman facing left wearing a traditional Austrian headdress, with the denomination '10 SCHILLING' around the top and left, and the year '1974' on the right.
Estimated value
$1 - $3 in circulated condition, up to $5 - $10 in uncirculated condition
What drives this coin's value
Overall state of preservation, presence of original mint luster, and absence of scratches or corrosion
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks
Mintage & rarity
Common, tens of millions minted annually during this period
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Due to low face value and copper-nickel composition, counterfeiting is extremely rare. Standard weight and diameter verification is usually sufficient.
Notable varieties & errors
No major high-value errors or rare die varieties are widely recognized for the 1974 issue.
Similar coins
Other Austrian Schilling denominations from the same era (1, 5, or 20 Schillings)
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Do not clean, as cleaning can ruin the numismatic value.
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