10 Euros War of Independence - Battle of Bailén
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#45401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Work of José María Galván "El General Castaños, Duke of Bailén", who was given the name of Duke for defeating the French army in the famous "Battle of Bailén", on July 19, 1808.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUERRA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA BICENTENARIO
10 EURO
M
Translation: Bicentennial War of Independence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Spanish War of Independence was a military conflict that occurred between 1808 and 1814 within the context of the Napoleonic Wars, which pitted the allied powers of Spain, the United Kingdom and Portugal against Napoleon Bonaparte, whose intention was, after the abdications of Bayona, that of installing his brother, Joseph Bonaparte, on the Spanish throne and establishing Spain as a satellite State of the First French Empire.
Interesting fact
The 10 Euro Silver Coin (War of Independence - Battle of Bailén) 2008 from Spain has a unique feature - it has a mintage of only 10,000 coins, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (War of Independence - Battle of Bailén) 2008 coin.
