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20 Euros Ferdinand Max
| Issuer | Austrian Mint |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Thomas Pesendorfer Reverse: Herbert Wähner |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief depiction of the armored frigate S.M.S. Erzherzog Ferdinand Max under sail and steam, shown underway on a choppy sea with rigging and masts prominently rendered. The ship occupies the central field, conveying a sense of movement and naval power characteristic of the mid-19th century Austrian imperial fleet. The curved legend 'PANZERFREGATTE S.M.S. ERZHERZOG FERDINAND MAX' arcs along the upper rim, while the date '2004' appears in the lower right field beside the vessel. The inscriptions 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH' and '20 EURO' are rendered in bold roman lettering in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic scene depicting Vice Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff standing centrally and prominently in full naval uniform with epaulettes, commanding the deck of his flagship during the Battle of Lissa (1866). He is flanked by four sailors shown at close quarters around the ship's helm, their figures rendered in high relief conveying urgency and determination. The engraver's signature appears in the lower right field. The curved legend 'ADMIRAL WILHELM VON TEGETTHOFF' arcs along the upper rim in capital roman lettering, framing the heroic composition. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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