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Meissen Thaler - Nikolaus Kopernikus
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Nikolaus Kopernikus in high relief occupies the right portion of the field, with a stylized heliocentric orbit diagram in relief to the upper left. The circular legend around the rim reads 'PORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR MEISSEN' above and 'NIKOLAUS KOPERNIKUS' below, with his birth and death years '1473' and '1543' flanking the bust. The Meissen crossed-swords mark appears below the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the Meissen crossed-swords mark in the upper centre of the field, with the date '19 93' split to either side. The inscription 'Meissen' appears in elegant script lettering below, with 'THALER' beneath it and the mintmark 'A' at the base. The legend '450. TODESTAG NIKOLAUS KOPERNIKUS' curves around the upper rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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