Austria 2 Euro - Bertha von Suttner
Country of Origin: Austria (European Union)
Year of Issue: 2014
Denomination: 2 Euro
Composition: Bimetalic: Cupronickel-coated Nickel center, Nickel-Brass outer ring
Brief Description
A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring a portrait of pacifist Bertha von Suttner.
Historical Significance
Bertha von Suttner was a Czech-Austrian pacifist and the first woman to be solely awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1905). This design has been the standard national obverse for Austria's 2 Euro since the currency's introduction.
Estimated Value
$2.15-$3.00 in circulated condition; $5.00-$8.00 in Uncirculated (UNC) condition.
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning or polishing, as this ruins numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or coin album in a dry environment.
Mint Mark
None (Produced by the Austrian Mint in Vienna)
Mintage & Rarity
Approx. 15.2 million (Common)
Weight & Diameter
8.50g / 25.75mm
Edge
Fine reeded with lettering: '2 EURO' repeated four times, alternating upright and inverted.
Apparent Grade
Fine/Very Fine (Visible surface scratches and edge nicks from circulation).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Bertha von Suttner facing left. To the left is the denomination '2 EURO' over the Austrian flag represented by heraldic hatching. To the right is the year '2014'. The twelve stars of Europe are in the outer ring.
Reverse (Back)
Map of Europe on the right side, showing the European Union before enlargement. The denomination '2' is on the left, with 'EURO' across the map. Six vertical lines with stars at each end are in the background.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/Grade is the primary factor. Circulated coins are generally only worth face value, while pristine Uncirculated examples command a small premium.
Similar Coins
Other national 2 Euro coins from different EU countries; identified by the specific national portrait on the obverse.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
The center should be slightly magnetic while the outer ring is non-magnetic. Check the edge lettering precision; counterfeits often have blurry or incorrect text.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major die varieties or errors are widely recognized for the 2014 Austrian 2 Euro.
Created At: 2026-06-14T21:08:48.248307