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© Real Casa de la Moneda
10 Euros - Philip VI Battle of Lepanto
2021 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Felipe VI (2014-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#300637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Galera commanded by Don Juan de Austria called "Galera Real", which was the flagship of the Holy League. Built in the Royal shipyards of Barcelona in 1568, it was the largest galley of its time.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATALLA DE LEPANTO
GALERA REAL
M
1571 2021
10 EURO
Translation:
Battle of Lepanto
Royal Galley
Edge
Reeded
Comment
2021 marks the anniversary of one of the greatest battles in human history. On 7 October 1571, more than 400 galleys and almost 200,000 men engaged in a battle in the Ionian Sea, south of Greece, between the Ottoman navy and a coalition of Catholic Christian states (the so-called Holy League). Turkish ships had been pressing for control of the western Mediterranean for years. The Italian and Spanish coasts were increasingly threatened and Malta was almost taken in 1565. So Spain, Venice and the Papal States formed an alliance to confront the Turkish navy and stop its advance. In the history of naval warfare, Lepanto is the last major engagement in the Western world to be fought almost entirely between rowing shipsTo commemorate this event, the Royal Mint will issue two silver coins: an 8 Reales (27 g, face value 10 Euro) and a Cincuentín (5 ounces, face value 50 Euro).
Interesting fact
The 10 Euro Philip VI (Battle of Lepanto) 2021 coin from Spain features a unique design that commemorates the 450th anniversary of the historic Battle of Lepanto, which took place in 1571. The coin's design depicts a scene from the battle, showcasing the Spanish fleet led by Don John of Austria, who played a crucial role in the victory against the Ottoman Empire. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Philip VI, while the reverse side showcases the battle scene. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 M | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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