Austria 2 Schilling 1946 — First Post-War Issue (Al, VF+/XF)
Up for auction is a historical coin from the early period of the Second Austrian Republic — 2 Schilling 1946. This is Austria's first post-war coinage, carrying significant historical value.
Obverse: The coat of arms of the Republic of Austria — an eagle with broken chains on its legs, holding a sickle and a hammer (the symbol of liberation from fascism). Inscribed around the rim: REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH.
Reverse: Large denomination 2 SCHILLING, the year 1946, framed by an elegant floral ornament featuring ears of wheat and a bunch of grapes.
The coin is in excellent collectible condition — VF+ / near XF (Very Fine+ / Extremely Fine).