10 Euros - Philip VI (Don Quixote) 2015 front 10 Euros - Philip VI (Don Quixote) 2015 back
10 Euros - Philip VI (Don Quixote) 2015 photo
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10 Euros - Philip VI Don Quixote

2015 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Felipe VI (2014-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
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
References
Numista
N#81451
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Image of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza on horseback.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EL QUIJOTE II 1615-2015
10 EURO
M

Translation: The Quixote II

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The F.N.M.T. - R.C.M. issues a series of commemorative coins of the IV Centenary of the publication of the "Second Part of the Ingenious Knight Don Quixote of La Mancha", by Miguel de Cervantes. Published his first part with the title of The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha at the beginning of 1605, is the most outstanding work of Spanish and universal literature, besides being the most published and translated of the history after the Bible.
His second part appeared in 1615 with the title of The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines a modern interpretation of Don Quixote, the famous character from Spanish literature, with a portrait of King Philip VI. The coin's design is the work of the Spanish artist, José María Pemán, and it was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Miguel de Cervantes' novel, "Don Quixote." The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of Spanish culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015 M 7500 - - - - - -

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