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The Austrian Mint minted this coin in 1976 commemorating the 1,000-year anniversary of the start of the Babenberg Dynasty, A branch of Babenbergers from modern day Bavaria, Germany that migrated to Austria and ruled from 976 to 1248. The chosen denomination was 1,000 Schilling. Since 1976, the Austrian Mint has periodically produced 1,000 Schilling gold coins with other designs and specifications, many issues of which were minted as proof gold coins only.

Designed by Martha Coufal-Hartl, the obverse features an Imperial Eagle whose breast is covered with an Austrian shield as it grips a hammer and sickle in its talons. Beneath the Imperial Eagle are the denomination and the words "REPUBLIK ÖTERREICH" (Austrian Republic) surrounding the Eagle. Designed by Gertrude Simon, the reverse features the Seal of Duke Friedrich II: a knight carrying a pennant on horseback. Encircling the seal are the dates of the anniversary (976-1976) and the words "EINSETZUNG DER BABENBERGER."