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Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel
The eagle replaces the triangle cluster; A.S. is separate from the name and emblem.
Country guide
Austrian silver hallmarks
In Austrian silver hallmarks, a crescent forms part of the head device and should be distinguished from Germany’s separate moon-and-crown group.
Distinctive marks and standards
In the Diana system a small numeral helps indicate the silver grade; 3 is associated with 800 silver. A crescent forms part of the head device and should be distinguished from Germany’s separate moon-and-crown group.
What to check next
Retain the small assay letter and the maker initials. Later Austrian marks can use different devices, so identify the system before reading a small number as a year or purity percentage.
Related marks
5 marks
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Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel
Three triangles form a compact cluster; compare the eagle device and the circular WIEN stamp.
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Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel
WIEN appears beside ARGENTOR in one line, rather than beneath it.
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Argentor-Werke Rust & Hetzel
WIEN is on a second line; 0’25 and PRIMA are separate from the maker device.