Austria – Scott # 609

Description

Austria Scott #609 (Mint Never Hinged) honors Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), one of the most celebrated composers in Western music. This 20g commemorative features a finely engraved profile portrait framed by elegant Rococo-inspired motifs, echoing the artistic style of Mozart’s era. Printed in a deep blue-black shade, the design combines classical ornamentation with crisp mid-century engraving, making it one of the standout Austrian music commemoratives of the period.

This example is MNH with full original gum, showing sharp detail, strong color, and clean perforations. An excellent addition for collectors of composer stamps, Austrian cultural history, or engraved portrait issues.