ObverseImage: Wikimedia Commons · Alliierte Militärbehörde in Österreich (AMGOT) · Public domain
Austrian 5 Schilling 1957
Austria
1957–1965
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$15.10
Based on Silver spot price ($81.56/oz) · 64.0% purity · 9g
Updated 6:59 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1957–1965 |
| Composition | 64% silver |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the Austrian coat of arms.
Reverse
Depicts a commemorative design for state events.
History & Notable Facts
The 1957 Austrian 5 Schilling coin was struck to commemorate Austria's signing of the Treaty of Rome, symbolizing its entry into the European Economic Community.
Weighing 9.2 grams and composed of 0.640 silver, it features a design by Austrian artist Michael Hainisch, depicting the Austrian coat of arms on the obverse and a symbolic representation of Europe on the reverse. Production occurred at the Vienna Mint, as was standard for the series from 1957 to 1965. Exact mintage figures for 1957 are murky; records from that era were not always meticulous.
While these coins were intended for state events, many ended up in circulation, making them more accessible than some might expect. That's the coin world for you—democracy in metal form.
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