10 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Tupaq Amaru II) 1991 front 10 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Tupaq Amaru II) 1991 back
10 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Tupaq Amaru II) 1991 photo
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10 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Tupaq Amaru II

1991 year
Gold (.999) 3.37 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
10 000 Pesetas (10 000&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.37 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
0.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102232
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Half-length figure of Tupac Amaru II front-facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
: QVINTO : CENTENARIO :
M : 10000 : PTAS : 500

Unabridged legend: 10000 Pesetas

Translation: Fifth Centennary

Engraver: Alfonso Morales Muñoz

Edge

Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)

Comment

José Gabriel Condorcanqui (c. 1742 – 18 May 1781) – known as Tupaq Amaru II  – was an Indigenous leader who led a large Andean rebellion against the Spanish in Peru as self-proclaimed Sapa Inca of a new Inca Empire. He later became a mythical figure in the Peruvian struggle for independence and indigenous rights movement, as well as an inspiration to myriad causes in Spanish America and beyond.

Interesting fact

The 10,000 Pesetas coin featuring Juan Carlos I (Tupac Amaru II) issued in 1991 is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991 M 1759 - - - - - -

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