1959 Austria Silver 50 Schilling – 150th Anniversary of the Tyrolean Uprising

1959 Austria 50 Schilling – Tiroler Freiheit / Andreas Hofer Commemorative

Popular Austrian silver commemorative honoring Andreas Hofer and the 1809 Tyrolean fight for freedom against Napoleonic forces. Hofer remains a national hero in Tyrol.

Obverse: Bust of Andreas Hofer wearing his iconic wide-brimmed hat, with “TIROLER FREIHEIT” and dates 1809-1959.

Reverse: Austrian eagle with provincial shields, “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH” and “FÜNFZIG SCHILLING”.

Specifications:

•  Denomination: 50 Schilling

•  Composition: .900 fine Silver

•  Weight: 20 grams

•  Diameter: 34 mm

Condition: Nice uncirculated with attractive original surfaces and light toning.

A solid type coin for Austrian modern commemoratives or Tyrolean history collectors.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.