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20 Euros Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
| Issuer | Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Composition | Silver (.900) |
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| Obverse description | Facing left bust portrait of the Austrian botanist Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin rendered in high relief against a field partially occupied by a detailed engraving of a flowering tropical plant. The subject's name appears in stylized script below the portrait, reading NIKOLAUS JOSEPH VON Jacquin, with the date 2011 inscribed to the left. The circular legend REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH arcs along the upper right periphery, while the denomination 20 EURO · is inscribed along the lower arc. The design combines naturalistic portraiture with botanical illustration, reflecting Jacquin's scientific legacy. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH 2011 NIKOLAUS JOSEPH VON Jacquin 20 EURO · |
| Reverse description | A richly detailed scenic composition depicts a young Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin at lower right, shown in period dress and seated at a writing desk, recording his observations. To his left, a parrot perches on a branch amid lush tropical foliage, evoking the Caribbean flora and fauna he documented. In the background, a tall-masted sailing ship is visible on open water, referencing the Caribbean expedition of 1754–1759. The legend KARIBIK-EXPEDITION arcs along the upper left of the field, with the dates 1754–1759 continuing along the upper right periphery. The engraver's initials appear in the lower field. |
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