Obverse: The center of the coin features the denomination 50 SCHILLING, surrounded by shield emblems representing Austria. Above is the inscription REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH. Designed by Edwin Grienauer.
Reverse: A portrait of composer Franz Schubert facing left, with the year below. The inscription 150. Todestag von Franz Schubert commemorates the 150th anniversary of his death. Engraver – Alfred Zierler.
About the coin: This .640 silver 50 Schilling coin was issued in 1978 to honor the 150th anniversary of Franz Schubert’s death. It weighs 20 g and contains approximately 12.8 g of pure silver. A collector’s issue, it features high-quality minting and holds significant cultural and historical value, making it desirable among numismatists.
