10 Euros - Juan Carlos I Rafael Alberti
2002 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| 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#56844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Bust of the Spanish writer Rafael Alberti front-facing and signature.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
10 EURO
1902 - 2002
M
Rafael Alberti
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Rafael Alberti Merello (16 December 1902 – 28 October 1999) was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the so-called Silver Age of Spanish Literature, and he won numerous prizes and awards. He died aged 96. After the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile because of his Marxist beliefs. On his return to Spain after the death of Franco, he was named Hijo Predilecto de Andalucía in 1983 and Doctor Honoris Causa by the Universidad de Cádiz in 1985.
Interesting fact
The Juan Carlos I coin was designed by Spanish poet and artist Rafael Alberti, and it features an image of King Juan Carlos I on one side and a depiction of the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 2002 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Juan Carlos I's reign as King of Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 M | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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