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Item Description
Nominated for Most Historically Significant Coin for the 2011 Coin of the Year Awards.
This coin from the Austrian Mint takes you back to the days of knights, kings and Crusades, with its depiction of a legendary tale involving a shipwreck, disguise, capture of King Richard of England, and his eventual release upon payment of a hefty ransom of silver to Duke Leopold. Interestingly enough it was Duke Leopold who created the Vienna Mint to strike coinage from all the ransomed silver he received. The Vienna Mint became the Austrian Mint – the same mint that produced this coin, which is part of the Tales and Legends of Austria series.
The obverse design features King Richard's minstrel, Blondel, riding horseback across the countryside near Durnstein castle in search of King Richard. The reverse design shows Duke Leopold and two guards arresting King Richard, disguised as a pilgrim.
Coin specifications include:
Finish: Proof
Metal content: Sterling silver (.925 Fine)
Weight: 16 grams
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 40,000 proof
Date of Issue: Oct. 7, 2009
Face Value: 10 euro
Designer: Thomas Pesendorfer
Packaging: Encapsulated, boxed and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity
The coin has none of the color patterns that may appear in the scanner pictures. Shipping is just $ 1.50 and can be reduced with multiple purchases. INSURANCE is available and is YOUR option. Cash, Check, Cashier's Check or a Money Order is preferred. As usual checks must clear before shipment is made. If you have any questions please contact Joe at azjust4u@yahoo.com . The pictures are of the coins you will receive. COA # 18393 Item # 4289
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