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100 Euros Gold of the Pharaohs
| Issuer | Münze Österreich |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Weight | 15.78 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a richly detailed ancient Egyptian scene rendered in high relief against a field densely populated with hieroglyphic motifs and symbols. At center-left, a standing pharaonic figure wearing a blue khepresh crown and broad usekh collar raises both arms in an offering gesture toward a radiant solar disc surmounted by a uraeus serpent. Below, a mummiform figure reclines within a sarcophagus, flanked by Egyptian lotus plants and canopic symbols in the lower field. The denomination '100 EURO' and date '2020' are inscribed to the left in a cartouche-style arrangement, while the legend 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH' arcs along the upper border in Latin characters interspersed with decorative Egyptian motifs. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a monumental, highly detailed frontal effigy of the iconic golden death mask of Tutankhamun, dominating the entire coin face in bold high relief. The nemes headdress with its characteristic striped lappets falls to either side of the youthful, serene face, which displays finely engraved facial features including almond-shaped eyes with cosmetic lines and a ceremonial false beard at the chin. A vulture and uraeus adorn the brow of the mask, symbolizing the dual sovereignty of Upper and Lower Egypt, while the crook and flail scepters are partially visible at the lower left. The striated surface of the headdress contrasts with the polished mirror finish of the face, demonstrating exceptional die-engraving craftsmanship. No legends or inscriptions appear on this side, leaving the ancient royal portrait as the sole focal element. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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