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10 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Discoverers and Explorers
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 168.75 g | 73 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 10 000 Pesetas (10 000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 168.75 g |
| Diameter | 73 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Mythological figure Atlas holding up the world surrounded by ten busts of Spanish discoverers and explorers.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: QVINTO : CENTENARIO :
M : 10000 : PTAS : 500
J. PONCE DE LEON
M. LOPEZ DE LEGAZPI
F. DE PAULA SANTAHOER
F. DE MIRANDA
J. J. FLORES
B. O'HIGGINS
H. DE SOTO
V. NUNEZ DE BALBOA
P. DE VALDIVIA
A. S. DE SUCRE
Unabridged legend: 10000 Pesetas
Translation: Fifth Centennary
Engraver: Luis José Díaz Salas
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10,000 Pesetas coin featuring Juan Carlos I (Discoverers and Explorers) 1991 from Spain is a unique coin that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, who is depicted on the coin along with Juan Carlos I. The coin's design is a nod to the historical event and serves as a reminder of the significant impact that the discovery had on the world. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 M | 17024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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