Wiener Neustadt - 825th Anniversary of the Vienna Mint 1 oz Silver 2019
The silver coin with an image of Wiener Neustadt is the second in a series of 3 anniversary coins. The 2019 coin weighs 1 ounce and contains a high bullion grade of 999. The coin is distinguished by its excellent design with historical character.The coin features an illustration of the historic city of Wiener Neustadt, which was founded in 1192 as a fortress against the Hungarians. Today, the city is considered one of the largest railway hubs in Austria due to the Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof railway station, built in 1841. The history of the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) dates back to the 12th century, when Austrian Prince Leopold VI demanded 15 tonnes of silver in exchange for the release of British King Richard the Lionheart. The process of melting the ransom and minting the coins began a long-standing tradition for the Vienna Mint, which became the State Mint during the period of the newly formed Austrian Republic, just after the First World War. The obverse depicts the figure of a crusader on horseback, as well as information such as face value, weight and the year the coin was struck. Rewers are decorated with an illustration of the fortress city of Wiener NeustadtSINGLE PACKS ARE SHIPPED IN PLASTIC ROUND CAPS .Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
