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20 Euros Beliefs and Rituals
| Issuer | Austrian Mint |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a selection of important archaeological finds from the celebrated prehistoric cemetery at Hallstatt, rendered in detailed relief. Prominently featured are a ceremonial vessel in the form of a cow and calf, two skeletal remains, and decorative belt plate ornaments characteristic of the Hallstatt culture. These artifacts are arranged across the field in an evocative, museum-display composition illustrating the funerary traditions of the Iron Age period. The upper and lower registers bear the legend REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH and the denomination 20 EURO with the date 2025. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts multiple scenes from a ritual cremation ceremony associated with the Hallstatt culture, rendered in dynamic, layered relief across the field. Figures engaged in funerary rites are shown in various stages of the cremation process, conveying a sense of ceremonial solemnity and cultural narrative. A water bird, serving as a divine symbol deeply rooted in Bronze and Iron Age iconography, accompanies the scene as a recurring motif. The composition draws upon the rich votive and ritual tradition of the Hallstatt archaeological horizon, presented in a style consistent with contemporary Austrian commemorative coin artistry. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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