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Wilhelm v. Tegetthoff - The battle of Lissa
| Location | Austria |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff facing slightly left, depicted in naval uniform with epaulettes and multiple decorations including a cross and star. The legend arcs along the left and upper right of the field with birth and death years, and a crowned naval anchor emblem appears to the right of the effigy. A small engraver's mark is visible at the base of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Dynamic high-relief scene depicting two ironclad warships engaged in close combat at the Battle of Lissa, surrounded by billowing cannon smoke and choppy waves. The ships are rendered in fine detail with masts, rigging, flags, and paddle wheels visible. The curved legend arcs along the upper periphery on both sides, and a mintmark or hallmark appears at the lower right of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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