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20 Euros Tegetthoff
2005 yearSilver (.900) | 20 g | 34 mm |
Issuer | Austria |
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Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2005 |
Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
Composition | Silver (.900) |
Weight | 20 g |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#14786 |
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Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Explorers Julius Von Payer and Karl Weyprecht discover the François Joseph Archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.
Script: Latin
Lettering: JULIUS VON PAYER KARL WEYPRECHT
Engraver: Herbert Wähner
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2005 Austrian 20 Euro Tegetthoff silver coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, a renowned Austrian naval officer who played a significant role in the country's naval history. The coin's design showcases a portrait of Tegetthoff on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of his flagship, the SMS Prinz Eugen, along with other naval vessels and a map of the Adriatic Sea. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2005 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Tegetthoff) 2005 coin.