10 Euro - Philip VI Spanish Legion
2020 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Felipe VI (2014-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#228986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Emblem of the Spanish Legion in color. The emblem of The Legion designed by the infantry captain D. Justo Pardo Ibáñez is composed of a halberd, harquebus and crossbow, and on these weapons a Royal Crown. In the bottom, motto of the Legion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA LEGIÓN
1920-2020
10 EURO
M
LEGIONARIOS A LUCHAR, LEGIONARIOS A MORIR
Translation:
The Legion
Legionaries to fight, legionaries to die
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Spanish Legion is an elite military force led and created in 1920 by José Millán-Astray, framed within the Spanish Army's Land Force. With the initial name of "Third of Foreigners". The objective was to face the toughness of the fighting in the Rif War (Morocco), for which the replacement troops were not prepared. The date of the enlistment of the first legionary, a thirty-year-old man named Marcelo Villeval Gaitán, on September 20, 1920, is considered the official founding date.
Interesting fact
The 10 Euro Philip VI (Spanish Legion) 2020 coin from Spain features a unique design, showcasing the king's profile on one side and the Spanish Legion's emblem on the other. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Spanish history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 M | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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