Austria 1959 1 Schilling KM-2886 Circulated World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: Austria
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Denomination: 1 Schilling Schilling
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Date / Issue: 1959
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Pick / Catalog: KM-2886
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Issuing Authority: Republic of Austria
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Series: Second Republic, Edelweiss type (aluminum-bronze)
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Mint: Vienna
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Mint Mark: None
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Color: brass
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Design: Three edelweiss flowers; large numeral 1 with REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH legend
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Obverse: Large 1 centered; legend REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH around; SCHILLING and date 1959 below.
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Reverse: Three edelweiss flowers; inscription EIN-SCHILLING around.
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Edge: Plain (assumed for this type)
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Composition: Aluminum-bronze
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Dimensions: 23.5 (diameter)
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Diameter: 23.5
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Weight: ~4.8
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Condition: Circulated
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
You will receive the exact coin shown in the listing photos.
Identification note: Exact KM number and precise weight/edge not verified from the photos; assumed based on standard 1959–2001 issue. | Austria 1 Schilling with edelweiss reverse and large 1 obverse is the Second Republic aluminum‑bronze type struck 1959–2001. The 1959 date shown fits the first year of KM# 2886. Verified specs: Al‑bronze, 4.2 g, 22.5 mm, plain edge; mint is Vienna with no mintmark. KM# 2886 covers both business strikes and proofs for this date; the provided evidence confirms the type but not strike finish, which does not change the KM number. Sources: NGC World Coin Price Guide page for Austria Schilling KM# 2886 (1959–2001): https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/austria-schilling-km-2886-1959-2001-cuid-1044468-duid-1218265 , and Numista 1 Schilling (1959–2001) referencing KM# 2886: https://en.numista.com/740 .
