1964 AD., Austria, Franz Grillparzer commemorative, Vienna / Wien mint, 25 Schilling, KM 2895.

Austria, Franz Grillparzer commemorative, Vienna / Wien mint, engraver: Edwin Grienauer (both sides), 1964 AD.,
25 Schilling (30 mm / 13,03 g), 0.800 silver, 13,00 g theor. mint weight, mintage 1.700.000 , medal alignment ↑↑ , plain edge with incuse legend " * FUENFUNDZWANZIG SCHILLING * ",
Obv.: FRANZ GRILLPARZER / GRIENAUER / 1964 , his bust facing half right, engraver´s signature to left.
Rev.: REPUBLIK / ÖSTERREICH // 25 / SCHILLING , value in center surrounded by a circle of ten shields of arms of Austria and the nine states.
KM 2895 .

Year / Mintage
1964 1,664,000
1964 36,000 (proof)

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (15 January 1791 – 21 January 1872) was an Austrian writer who is chiefly known for his dramas. He also wrote the oration for Ludwig van Beethoven's funeral ( http://www.beethoven-haus-bonn.de/sixcms_upload/media/43/grillparzer.pdf ).