10 Euros - Juan Carlos I Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 37 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 37 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#56883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fragment of the portrait of Miguel López de Legazpi painted by the Filipino artist Juan Luna, next to a boat of the time.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MIGUEL LÓPEZ DE LEGAZPI
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10 EURO
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Miguel López de Legazpi (12 June 1502 – 20 August 1572), also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo (The Elder), was a Spanish conquistador who financed and led an expedition to conquer the Philippine islands in the mid-16th century. He was joined by Guido de Lavezares, relative Martin de Goiti, friar Andrés de Urdaneta, and his grandsons Juan and Felipe de Salcedo, in the expedition. Legazpi established the first Spanish settlement in the East Indies after his expedition crossed the Pacific Ocean, arriving in Cebu in 1565.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, a Spanish conquistador who played a significant role in the colonization of the Philippines.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 M | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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