This coin is the fourth coin in the Allegory 2021 series. The entire series presents the personifications of countries around the world in the form of beautiful, sensual and strong women. Allegory coins have a diameter of 38.61 mm and four different heights and weights. 1 troy ounce coins have a thickness of 3 mm and this goes up to 25.85 mm thickness for a 10 troy ounce coin. This coin is a 5 troy ounce silver coin, minted in pure silver (99.99%). The coin comes packaged along with the Certificate of Authenticity.
The obverse of the coin shows the personifications of Austria and Germany, depicted as young and beautiful women. The woman on the right symbolizes Austria and is the epitome of a multi-ethnic country. The woman on the left symbolizes Germany and holds a spear that symbolizes the axis of the world, power, dignity and honor. The head of the Austrian woman is decorated with a laurel wreath, a symbol with multiple positive meanings, while the German woman is crowned with an oak branch. The Austrian woman holds the imperial sword "Reichsschwert," which symbolizes friendship between the two cultures.
The reverse side of the coin shows a shield. The shield in the crown is divided into four parts, each of which has its own traditional meaning. The shield itself is a symbol of truth, loyalty and trust. The crown is a symbol of power, nobility and chivalry.
The two-headed eagle
The two-headed eagle is a symbol of the god of beginnings, guardian of doors, gates, passages and bridges, patron of contracts and alliances. Heads turned in opposite directions symbolize the past and the future.
The pattern of the trellis
The pattern of the trellis refers to wisdom and prudence. These are qualities of any noble ruler(s).
Gold ribbon
The gold ribbon with three flowers represents the values that define a strong and independent nation: unity, integrity and freedom.
The swine
The boar is a symbol of power and was an extremely popular and respected animal in the Roman Empire. The coat of arms is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The wreath symbolizes loyalty, stability and national unity.
The coin is placed in a special capsule with a lens. This ensures that the coin can be viewed without having to remove it from the capsule. Also, the coin is certified. The COA that comes with each kit contains all the necessary information and guarantees the value of the coin.
The obverse of the coin shows the personifications of Austria and Germany, represented as young and beautiful women. The right-wing woman symbolizes Austria and is the epitome of a multi-ethnic country. The woman on the left symbolizes Germany and is holding a spear that symbolizes the axis of the world, power, dignity and honour. The Austrian woman's head is decorated with a laurel wreath, a symbol with multiple positive meanings, while the German woman is crowned with an oak branch. The Austrian woman is holding the Imperial sword "Reichsschwert", which symbolizes friendship between both cultures.
The reverse of the coin shows a shield. The shield in the crown is divided into four parts, each of which has its own traditional meaning. The shield itself is a symbol of truth, loyalty and trust. The crown is a symbol of power, nobility and chivalry.
The coin is placed in a special capsule with a lens. This ensures that the coin can be viewed without having to remove it from the capsule. The coin is also certified. The Certificate of Authenticity supplied with each kit contains all the necessary information and guarantees the value of the coin.