1962 Austria 25 Schilling Silver Coin Anton Bruckner Commemorative

Condition Notes:  

Natural toning and moderate wear from circulation. Lettering and portrait still clear. Please look at photos and judge for yourself.

Description:  

Struck in 1962 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of composer **Anton Bruckner’s** death, this Austrian 25 Schilling silver coin features a right-facing bust by engraver **Gertrud Fuchs-Grillmair**. The reverse shows Austria’s coats of arms encircling the denomination “25 Schilling.”  

**Why Collectors Value This Coin**  

Part of Austria’s classic silver commemorative series of the 1960s, honoring national figures in music, art, and science. Known for its elegant, minimalist engraving and .800 silver composition.

**Specifications**  

• Country: Austria  

• Year: 1962  

• Denomination: 25 Schilling  

• Composition: .800 Silver  

• Weight: 13 g (ASW ≈ 0.334 troy oz)  

• Diameter: 30 mm  

• Edge: Reeded  

• Designer: Gertrud Fuchs-Grillmair  

• Mintage: ≈ 2 million  

Provenance: From my grandfather’s Austrian antique collection. Stored safely, never cleaned or polished.  

Estimated Condition: Fine to Very Fine (F / VF)

If you’re collecting Austrian 25, 50, and 100 Schilli