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200 ECU - Beatrix Desiderius Erasmus
| Issuer | Netherlands |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Value | 200 ECU (200 XEU) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by the large stylized legend 'ECU' in bold raised lettering, with the denomination '200' inscribed above within a decorative cartouche. The legend 'DE NEDER LANDEN' is arranged along the upper arc within a ribbon border adorned with twelve stars. A medieval sailing vessel is rendered in relief in the lower portion of the field, its hull formed by concentric decorative bands. The date '19 91' is split across the lower field to either side of the ship's bow. A privy mark appears at the bow position, and the entire design is framed by an ornate scalloped border with wave and scroll motifs. |
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| Obverse lettering | DE NEDER LANDEN 200 ECU 19 91 |
| Reverse description | Left-facing bust of the Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, rendered after the celebrated portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger, occupying the left portion of the field. The scholar is depicted wearing a cap and gown, with fine detail in the facial features conveying age and contemplative character. To the right, a multi-line Latin inscription in bold Gothic-style lettering fills an architectural arch or tablet motif. Erasmus's facsimile signature appears in cursive script along the lower field. A small engraver's monogram is visible at lower right. |
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