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2 Euro Hessen; Gold
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Weight | 12.5 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The large numeral '2' dominates the left field, rendered in a bold stylized format with decorative line engraving. To the right, the mythological scene of the Abduction of Europa is depicted, showing the figure of Europa seated astride the bull Zeus in dynamic movement. The curved legend 'EUROPA · EUROPE · EYPΩΠH' arcs around the upper rim, while the word 'SPECIMEN' appears in the lower exergual area. The overall composition references the classical myth for which the European continent is named. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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