Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1974 Austrian Schilling

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Expert: Brad Swain - 12/12/2009


Question

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I found this old coin from 1974 and i was wondering how much it would be worth now, 35 years later. I am also interested in any other information you could pass on to me as my grandfather was from Austria

Answer
Hi Rachel, There were 43.7 million of these aluminum-bronze Schilling coins minted that year. Collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .15 with moderate wear to maybe .30 with light wear to perhaps $1.50 if uncirculated (no wear).
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad

Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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