10 Euros Diego Velázquez
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#45402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Oil painting of "Queen Doña Mariana de Austria", which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Pintores Españoles
M
10 EURO
Translation: Spanish Painters
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The new collection series of coins "Spanish Painters", is formed by a set of broadcasts destined to commemorate the best pictorial artists of Spain. In this first series the Spanish Royal Mint pays tribute to Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, considered to be one of the greatest painters that Spain has contributed to world art.
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, Knight of the Order of Santiago (baptized 6 June 1599 – 6 August 1660) was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of the Spanish Golden Age.
Interesting fact
The Diego Velázquez 10 Euro coin from Spain, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 27g, features an image of the famous Spanish painter Diego Velázquez on its obverse side, while the reverse side showcases his renowned artwork, "Las Meninas." This coin is a unique collector's item that not only honors the artist's contributions to Spanish culture but also serves as a beautiful representation of the country's rich history and heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Diego Velázquez) 2008 coin.
