Five Schilling, Coin Type from Austria - detailed information

The design of the denomination changed when the initial aluminium type was replaced by a new silver format; the new design was retained when the coin changed to copper-nickel in 1968.

The first obverse (1952 - 1957) features at centre the Coat of Arms of Austria (a crowned eagle with outstretched wings); below, divided by the eagle's tail, the date of issue.

The second obverse (1960 - 2001) features a rearing Lipizzaner horse and its rider, from the famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Around the rim, the inscription REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH · (Republic of Austria).

The design of the denomination changed when the initial aluminium type was replaced by a new silver format; the new design was retained when the coin changed to copper-nickel in 1968.

The first reverse (1952 - 1957) shows a large numeral 5 for the value at centre, and the denomination · SCHILLING · around below; around above, REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH.

The second reverse (1960 - 2001) shows the shield from the Coat of Arms, below which two olive branches. Above that, a numeral 5 for the value; around above, the denomination SCHILLING. The date of issue, [year], is small and is divided by the shield.