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Richard Löwenherz Gedenktafel

Commemorative Plaque for the Mint

Thomas Pesendorfer & Norbert Zierler
1994

Description

Bronze commemorative plaque with a relief of the striking of coins. The sculptors were Norbert Zierler (text an outer part) and Thomas Pesendorfer (inner part-medal). Both were artists of the Austrian Mint.

Inscription(s)

zur 800 jahr feier
in diesem areal gründete herzog LEOPOLD V. 1194 die erste prägestätte in wien, um wiener pfennige aus dem silber des lösegeldes für KöNIG RICHARD löwenherz zu prägen	in this area in 1194 duke LEOPOLD V. founded the first mint in vienna to strike silver coins from the ransom of KING RICHARD the lionheart.
münze österreich 1994

Signature

Monogram: TP

Sculptors

Thomas Pesendorfer (Marchtrenk 1952), Austrian engraver and coin designer (Wikipedia).
Norbert Zierler, Austrian engraver and coin designer.

Sources & Information

E-mail Norbert Zierler, 13 Nov. 2021.

Locatie (N 48°12'39" - E 16°22'20") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atwi052; Photograph: 9 September 2012 / updated: 14 November 2021
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