Gold coin 1000 schilling Babenberger

Gold coin 1000 schilling Babenberger

The gold 1000 Schilling Babenberger gold coin is a very old coin. The coin was issued for the 1000th anniversary of the Babenberg dynasty. The Babenberg dynasty started in AD 976. The Babenberg family was one of the most well-known families in Europe at the time. The gold Schilling coin is 13.5 grams. 12.15 grams of this consists of pur gold. The diameter of the gold Schiling coin is 27 mm.

Features

• Medieval design
• 13.5 grams, of which 12.15 grams of pure gold
• In honor of the Babenberg dynast

Design of the gold Schilling coin

An eagle can be seen on the obverse of the gold Schilling coin. In its claws it holds a hammer and sickle. The edge of the coin features “Republik Ozterreich”. A knight is depicted on the reverse of the gold Schilling coin. He can be seen on his horse, with mountains in the background. The coin has a beautiful medieval design. Along the edge you can read 976-1976 and the text “Einzung der Babenberg”.