5 Groschen, Austria

5 Groschen, Austria, 1948-1994 obverse image5 Groschen, Austria, 1948-1994 reverse image
5 Groschen coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Austria flagAustria
  • Years of Minting:
    1948-1994
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1945-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)
5 Groschen Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$3.62

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Groschen Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The value in large numeral in center with word above and the date below.

Engraver:

Adolf Hofmann

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The Austrian coat of arms (an eagle carrying the Austrian shield on its breast with the hammer and sickle) with the country name surrounding around the rim.

Engraver:

Michael Powolny

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Groschen Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

· REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH

Reverse:

GROSCHEN 5 1968

5 Groschen Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Zinc (100%)

Size

5 Groschen sizes
  • Weight:2.5 g
  • Diameter:19 mm
  • Thickness:1.54 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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