eBay Title: 1970 Austria 25 Schilling Silver Coin – Franz Lehár Commemorative – Composer of The Merry Widow – Republic of Austria – .800 Silver

Condition Notes: Very lightly circulated with bright surfaces and soft natural luster. Sharp details on portrait and shields. Light contact marks consistent with careful handling. Please look at photos and judge for yourself.

Description:

Offered here is an original **1970 Austrian 25 Schilling silver commemorative coin** honoring the renowned composer **Franz Lehár (1870–1948)**, one of Austria’s most beloved operetta composers. This coin was struck by the **Austrian State Mint (Münze Österreich)** to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth.

The **obverse** features a lifelike portrait of Franz Lehár facing slightly right, encircled by the inscription **“FRANZ LEHÁR 1870–1948.”** The detailed portrait captures the composer in his later years, reflecting his stature as a cultural icon of early 20th-century Vienna. The