1965 Austria 25 Schilling Franz Prechtl Silver Coin • Austrian Mint • 0.640 Silver • Commemorative

Condition Notes:

Coin shows circulated wear with visible marks and surface handling typical for age. Lettering, portrait, and shields remain readable with moderate smoothing on the high points. Edge text is partially readable. Please look at photos and judge for yourself.

Description:

Offered is a 1965 Austrian 25 Schilling commemorative silver coin issued to honor the 150th anniversary of the Technische Hochschule Wien (Vienna University of Technology) and featuring the portrait of Franz Prechtl. This coin comes from my grandfather, who was an antique dealer in Austria, and has been preserved in the same family collection for decades.

• **Artist/Engraver:** Professor Edwin Grienauer  

• **Mint:** Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich)  

• **Composition:** 0.640 silver  

• **Weight:** 13 g  

• **Diameter:** 32 mm  

• **Actual Silver Weight (ASW):** Approx. 0.267 oz  

• **Mintage:** 2,000,000  

• **Edge:** Inscribed

This commemorative issue celebrates Austrian academic and scientific progress, marking 150 years of one of Europe’s most respected engineering institutions. The portrait of Franz Prechtl honors his contributions to Austrian technical education. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, silver content, and the detailed engraving typical of mid-century Austrian commemoratives.

Why it matters:

Austrian 25 Schilling silver commemoratives from the 1950s–1970s form one of the most popular European collectible series, known for historical themes, strong engraving work, and affordable silver content. This coin is an excellent addition for collectors of Austrian Mint issues, academic commemoratives, or mid-century European silver.

Stored in a protective sleeve in a temperature-controlled environment. Never cleaned or polished, preserving its original vintage surface.

If you’re collecting Austrian 25 and 100 Schilling commemorative silver coins from the 1960s–1970s, please check my other listings from the same carefully preserved family collection.

Estimated Condition:

Fine

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