A 1936 Austria 2 Schilling silver coin featuring Eugen Von Savoyen. This historical piece of currency represents a specific moment in time and location, providing collectors with a tangible piece of European numismatic history to add to their collections. Eugene of Savoy (born Oct. 18, 1663, Paris, France—died April 24, 1736, Vienna, Austria) was a field marshal and statesman of the Carignan line of the House of Savoy, who, in the service of the Austrian Holy Roman emperor, made his name as one of the greatest soldiers of his generation.