10 Euros - Juan Carlos I (Archive of the Indies) 2005 front 10 Euros - Juan Carlos I (Archive of the Indies) 2005 back
10 Euros - Juan Carlos I (Archive of the Indies) 2005 photo
Obverse © Coinsberg – Reverse © Real Casa de la Moneda

10 Euros - Juan Carlos I Archive of the Indies

2005 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#57213
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

One of the façades of the Archive of the Indies, the main documentary depository for the study of Spain's administration in the New World.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS
2005
M
ARCHIVO DE INDIAS

Translation:
Encounter of two Worlds
Archive of the Indies

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The sixth edition of the Ibero-American Series "Encounter between two worlds" is dedicated to the Architecture and Monuments of all the countries participating in this series of coin issues.
The set is composed of 10 coins, one for each participating country, and a medal commemorating the 6th Ibero-American Series. The maximum mint run for this set is 12,000 units.

Interesting fact

The 10 Euro Juan Carlos I (Archive of the Indies) 2005 coin from Spain features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Juan Carlos I, while the reverse side features an image of the Archive of the Indies, a historic building in Seville that houses the General Archive of the Indies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building was constructed in the 18th century and served as the headquarters of the Spanish Empire's administrative body for the Americas and the Philippines. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Spain's rich history and its contributions to the world's cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 M 12000 - - - - - -

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