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Lot #639: Two Austria 1949 Ten Groschen Coins - Austrian Coat of Arms - Eagle - Hammer and Sickle - Gentians - Edelweiss Flowers - Over 75 Years Old!

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Obverse: Features the Austrian Coat of Arms designed by Michael Powolny. It depicts the single-headed eagle with a mural crown, holding a hammer and sickle, and notably featuring the severed chains on its legs to symbolize the end of the occupation. Lettering: REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH ("Republic of Austria") Reverse: Designed by Adolf Ludwig Hofmann, this side highlights Austria's alpine heritage through its flora: The numeral "10" above the date 1949. The denomination "10" Groschen is surrounded by four Gentians (small bell-shaped flowers) and a single Edelweiss at the very top. Lettering: 10 GROSCHEN The 1949 10 Groschen is the final year of the immediate post-war zinc series for this denomination, reflecting a period where Austria was utilizing industrial metals like zinc for low-value currency while the nation's economy was being rebuilt. Dimensions: Zinc. 21 mm. 3.4 g Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 27 2026 Category A: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Pickup Location:  Old Lakeview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 0T1 View Map (opens in new window)


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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 4:15 AM

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