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Austria 5 Euro - "Haas van Dürer" (or "Albrecht Dürer's Hare") is part of a collector's series dedicated to the works of the famous German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It was issued in honor of one of Dürer's most famous watercolors, called "Veldhaas" (European Hare), completed in 1502.
Description of the coin:
Denomination: 5 euro
Year of issue: 2016
The coin depicts a hare in the style of Albrecht Dürer's famous watercolor "Veldhaas", executed with incredible precision and attention to detail. On the right side of the coin is a crouching hare - a copy of an element from Dürer's original. In the background is a fragment of another work by the artist - "Grosse Rasenstück" (Large piece of turf). This image reflects Dürer's mastery of depicting nature.
Material: The coin is made of copper
Reverse: On the reverse side is the image of the coat of arms of Austria, the name of the country "Republik Österreich", as well as the denomination of the coin (5 euros).
The image of the hare on the coin is a symbol of nature and its beauty, as well as an important element of Austrian culture, since Dürer was born and worked in the region that is now part of Austria.
| Coin | ||
| Composition: | Cu | |
| Diameter: | 28,5 mm | |
| Mintage: | 500 000 | |
| Quality: | UNC | |
| Weight: | 8.9 g | |
| Year: | 2016 | |
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