Austria 2004 The Castle Hellbrunn
The Castle Hellbrunn
This coin was issued to
honour the castle of Hellbrunn. This baroque jewel and its beautiful park and
gardens were built just outside the city of Salzburg by Marcus Sitticus, the
Prince-Archbishop of the city at the time (1612-1619). The obverse of the coin
depicts the entrance to Hellbrunn Castle from its forecourt. In the background
are some mountains indicating Salzburg's location on the northern rim of the
alpine chain. The reverse of the coin features a waist-up portrait of
Archbishop Marcus Sitticus holding a construction plan for Salzburg cathedral.
In the background is the so-called "Roman Theatre" in Hellbrunn with
tall jets of water springing up from the stools on either side of a stone
table; one of the more spectacular water pranks.
Denomination - 10 euro
Weight - 17.30 g.
Quality - Proof (The smooth mirrored surface of
the coin and matt finish) in a capsula
Diameter - 32.00 mm
Composition - Silver 925
Mintage - 60'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Austria
Year of release - 2004
