Bidspirit auction | 1925 Austria Silver 1/2 Schilling

1925 Austria Silver 1/2 Schilling Coin - A Republic of Austria silver 1/2 Schilling coin dated 1925. The coin is composed of .640 silver. The obverse features a central heraldic shield with horizontal hatching set within a square frame, surrounded by the legend REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH. The reverse displays the fractional denomination 1/2 within a series of nested squares, encircled by the inscription HALB SCHILLING. The date 1925 is split by the central design at the bottom rim, appearing as 19 and 25. This type is identified as KM# 2839. The coin exhibits moderate wear consistent with circulation, resulting in softened details on the central shield and denomination (photo 1, 2). It displays heavy, uneven dark toning across both surfaces. Small deposits of green verdigris are visible along the inner rims and within the recessed areas of the lettering on both the obverse and reverse faces (photo 1, 2).