¼ Euro (Carlos Seixas) 2012 front ¼ Euro (Carlos Seixas) 2012 back
¼ Euro (Carlos Seixas) 2012 photo

¼ Euro Carlos Seixas

2012 year
Gold (.999) 1.56 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
¼ Euro ¼ EUR = USD 0.27
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1.56 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#41379
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Stylized depiction of Portuguese composer Carlos Seixas. Surrounding the portrait are the dates "1704 - 1742", his name "CARLOS SEIXAS" and the year "2012".Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARLOS SEIXAS
2012
1704 - 1742

Engraver: Rui Vasquez

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Euro (Carlos Seixas) 2012 from Portugal made of Gold (.999) weighing 1.56 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Carlos Seixas, a renowned Portuguese composer and musician. The coin's design features a portrait of Seixas on the obverse, and on the reverse, it depicts a musical score and notes, symbolizing Seixas' contribution to Portuguese music. This coin is a unique and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in music, history, or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 INCM 6646 - - - - - -

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