Obverse: The obverse features a fire-breathing panther from the coat of arms of Styria, placed within a three-quarter circle formed by the heraldic shields of the other Austrian federal states. A larger Austrian shield appears at the lower left, while the denomination is shown on the right. Along the rim is the inscription “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH”, with “25 SCHILLING” below.
Reverse: Depicted is the collared bust of Archduke Johann of Austria, facing right. The collar visually divides the dates. Around the portrait is the inscription “ERZHERZOG JOHANN 1782–1859”, below which appear the year of issue “1959” and the engraver’s signature “NORZ”.
About the coin: This 25 schilling silver coin was minted in Austria in 1959 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Archduke Johann. The coin is struck in .800 fine silver with a copper alloy, weighs 13 g and has a diameter of 30.5 mm. It is a non-circulating commemorative issue from the period of the Second Austrian Republic. Archduke Johann was a prominent military leader, statesman and a key supporter of economic and cultural development in the region of Styria.
