10 Euros War of Independence - Drummer of El Bruc
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#57232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Monument to the "Timbaler del Bruc" (Bruc Drummer), by Frederic Marès, which can be seen in the town of El Bruc (Barcelona). The statue of the drummer remembers the battles won during the War of Independence in that same town.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BICENTENARIO GUERRA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
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 drummer depicted on the coin is a representation of the drummer boy who played a crucial role in the Battle of El Bruc during the Spanish War of Independence. The drummer's bravery and determination have become a symbol of Spanish patriotism and are still celebrated today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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