2008 10g Austria Gold 2008 10g Austria Gold Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis Proof PP PP

This is a magnificent and highly collectible 50 Euro gold coin issued by the Austrian Mint in 2008, forming an integral part of their prestigious "Great Physicians of Austria" series. This particular coin is dedicated to Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (1818–1865), the pioneering Hungarian physician of German descent who worked in Vienna and is widely recognized as the "savior of mothers" for his groundbreaking discovery of the cause of puerperal fever and his advocacy for antiseptic procedures. The "PP" designation confirms that this coin is struck in the highest Proof quality, which means it features a brilliant, mirror-like field and sharply frosted, highly detailed design elements.