Description
Face value description | 1.5 euro |
Diameter | 37 mm |
Fineness | 999 Ag |
Silver weight in grams | 31.10347 g |
Manufacturer | Austrian Mint, Austria |
Tickness | 3,20 mm |
The set contains 20 silver Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coins series packed in a tube.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the organ of the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. The Musikverein is home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. It is considered one of the world’s major concert halls in terms of acoustics. Above the organ on the coin is the text “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH”. Inscribed below the organ is the text “1 UNZE FEINSILBER”, which means 1-ounce fine silver, as well as the purity, year of mintage and the coin’s face value of 1.5 Euros.
Reverse
The reverse displays various musical instruments, including a string bass, four cellos, a bassoon, a harp and a Viennese horn. Above the instruments is the text “WIENER PHILHARMONIKER”. Between the main text and the instruments is the smaller text “Silber”, which translates into English meaning silver.