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10 Cèntims Our Lady of Meritxell
2003 year| Nickel plated steel | 8.0 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Andorra |
|---|---|
| Co-prince | Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Cèntims (0.10 ADD) |
| Currency | Diner (1977-2014) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 8.0 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Replica of the Romanesque carving of Our Lady of Meritxell from the 12th century
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Mare de Déu de Meritxell
10 CÈNTIMS
Translation: Our Lady of Meritxell
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell is a basilica located in the town of Meritxell, in the Andorran parish of Canillo. It worships the Virgin of Meritxell, patron saint of the Principality of Andorra.The original image of the sculpture was a Romanesque carving from the 12th century whose shoes were popularly known as the "Mare de Déu dels Esclops" and which was destroyed in the fire of 1972. The current image has been referred to as faithfully as possible is located at the new Sanctuary of Meritxell
Interesting fact
The 10 Cèntims (Our Lady of Meritxell) 2003 coin from Andorra features an image of the Virgin Mary on its obverse side, which is a unique feature for a coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cèntims (Our Lady of Meritxell) 2003 coin.
