1809/1959 Austria Silver Commemorative 50 Shilling
Updated September 2, 2026
| Lot number | 111 |
| Auction | Emma's Collection Coins & Jewelry |
| Date | September 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Wilson Creek Auctions LLC |
| Location | Cornell, Wisconsin |
The 1959 Austria Silver 50 Schilling coin is a highly sought-after commemorative issue minted to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1809 Tyrolean Uprising, a famous rebellion against Napoleonic and Bavarian occupation. Known historically as the Tiroler Freiheit (Tyrolean Freedom) issue, it honors the regional militia leader and national folk hero Andreas Hofer. Key Specifications & Design According to official catalogs like Numista and listings from specialized numismatic merchants like APMEX, the coin has the following profile: Composition: .900 Fine Silver Total Weight: 20 grams Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.4128 troy oz Diameter: 34 mm Mintage: 3,000,000 (Circulation) / 1,000 (Rare Proof Edition) Obverse Design: Features the Austrian Federal Eagle surrounded by a ring of 9 regional provincial coats of arms, designed by Michael Norz. Reverse Design: Depicts a defiant portrait of Andreas Hofer facing forward in his traditional wide-brimmed Tyrolean hat, sculpted by Edwin Grienauer, alongside the text "TIROLER FREIHEIT 1809 1959"
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