Seychelles 10 Rupees 2014

History

10 Rupees 2014, KM# 168, Seychelles, Great Composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Description

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was a prolific Classical composer, producing over 800 works across virtually all Western classical genres. Regarded as one of history's greatest composers, his music is celebrated for its melodic beauty, formal elegance, and rich harmony. A child prodigy from Salzburg, Mozart was performing and composing by age five. He sought better opportunities throughout Europe before settling in Vienna, where he achieved fame but struggled financially. His final years produced many of his most famous works, including his last symphonies, major operas, and the unfinished Requiem. He died at 35 under mysterious circumstances.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Sailfish, Turtle, tortoise Coat of arms Seychelles Depicts the coat of arms of Seychelles, country name above, date below. The coat of arms of the Republic of Seychelles shows a shield, in which a giant tortoise is located on grounds. On the ground there is a coco de mer palm tree. Behind it there is a sea with two islands and a sail ship to be seen. The shield is enthroned by a helmet, on which a white-tailed tropicbird is located above waves. The shield is supported by two white sailfish. Beneath the shield the motto of Seychelles is stated: "Finis Coronat Opus" (Latin for "The End Crowns the Work"). REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES FINIS·CORONAT·OPVS · 2014 ·
Reverse	Military Fortress Music (instrument, notes etc.) Violin Person (actor, musician, painter etc.) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Depicts a portrait of Mozart three-quarters right at the left opposite the most famous landmark in Salzburg city the Hohensalzburg Fortress and his signature positioned above it, the violin Hohensalzburg Fortress (German: Festung Hohensalzburg, meaning "High Salzburg Fortress") is a large medieval castle in Salzburg, Austria. Perched on Festungsberg mountain at an altitude of 506 meters, it was built by the prince-archbishops of Salzburg. The fortress spans 250 meters in length and 150 meters in width, making it one of Europe's largest medieval castles. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART 1756-1791 10 RUPEES
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