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Admiral von Sterneck - S.M.S Kaiserin Elisabeth
| Location | Austria |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Admiral von Sterneck in full naval uniform, adorned with epaulettes and several decorations including a star and cross orders in high relief. To the left, the Austrian naval emblem featuring an anchor surmounted by a crown is depicted in the field. The encircling legend names his title and birth and death dates flanking the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed depiction of the Austrian warship S.M.S. Kaiserin Elisabeth underway on rough seas, with the imperial Austrian naval ensign flying from the foremast and a stylized volcano visible in the background to the left. The ship's name 'KAISERIN ELISABETH' is inscribed on the hull, and the surrounding legend commemorates the vessel's circumnavigation of the globe with the dates 1892–1893. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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