10 Euros Pacific Ocean - Núñez de Balboa
2013 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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#130468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Image of Vasco Núñez de Balboa taking possession of the Pacific Ocean.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 EURO
DESCUBRIMIENTO 500 OCÉANO PACÍFICO
Translation: Discovery Pacific Ocean
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The year 2013 marks the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Núñez de Balboa. For this reason, the FNMT issues a series of collector coins.
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa (Jerez de los Caballeros, 1475 - Acla, January 15, 1519) was an explorer, governor, and Spanish conqueror. He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from its eastern shore. In his campaigns to conquer new lands, Balboa heard from the existence of a large sea and land where gold abounded. Following such news, Nuñez de Balboa organized an expedition with 190 Spanish and 800 Indians who first crossed the Isthmus of Panama. On September 25, 1513 Nuñez de Balboa sighted the coveted sea.
Interesting fact
The 10 Euro Pacific Ocean - Núñez de Balboa coin from Spain features a unique design that showcases the map of the Pacific Ocean and the famous Spanish explorer, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who was the first European to sight the Pacific Ocean in 1513.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 M | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Pacific Ocean - Núñez de Balboa) 2013 coin.
