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10 Euros Richard the Lionheart in Dürnstein
| Issuer | Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a richly detailed medieval scene depicting a mounted figure in period dress — interpreted as a troubadour or traveller — astride a horse in the left field, with the imposing ruins of Dürnstein Castle rendered in high relief on a rocky hillside in the background. The denomination '10 EURO' appears in the lower central field, with the date '2009' inscribed beneath it. A scroll-shaped cartouche bearing the inscription 'DÜRNSTEIN' is positioned in the upper centre, flanked by the curved legend 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH' arching along the upper rim. The composition is executed in a neo-medieval illustrative style with fine engraving detail throughout the landscape and figural elements. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH DÜRNSTEIN 10 EURO 2009 (Translation: Republic of Austria Dürnstein 10 Euro 2009) |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dramatic historical scene of the capture of Richard I of England, showing four armoured medieval figures in chainmail and plate armour standing in close grouping. The central figure, rendered slightly larger and wearing an ornate robe with decorative patterning, represents the captive king, flanked by armed guards bearing halberds and spears. The scene is set against a stone architectural backdrop suggestive of a castle interior. The curved legend 'GEFANGENNAHME VON RICHARD LÖWENHERZ' arches along the lower left rim, rendered in Latin script. The high-relief figural engraving conveys a sense of tension and historical gravitas consistent with the Austrian commemorative coin series. |
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