100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Junipero Serra) 1990 front 100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Junipero Serra) 1990 back
100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Junipero Serra) 1990 photo

100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Junipero Serra

1990 year
Silver (.925) 1.68 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
100 Pesetas (100&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.68 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2001
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81554
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Mission ruins.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
🏵 QVINTO : CENTENARIO 🏵
M 🏵 100 : PTAS 🏵 500

Unabridged legend: 100 Pesetas

Translation: Fifth Centennary

Engraver: Alfonso Morales Muñoz

Edge

Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)

Comment

Saint Junípero Serra Ferrer O.F.M. (November 24, 1713 – August 28, 1784), popularly known simply as Junipero Serra, was a Spanish Catholic priest and missionary of the Franciscan Order. He is credited with establishing the Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He founded a mission in Baja California and established eight of the 21 Spanish missions in California from San Diego to San Francisco, in what was then Spanish-occupied Alta California in the Province of Las Californias, New Spain.

Interesting fact

The 100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Junipero Serra) 1990 coin from Spain features an image of Junipero Serra, a Spanish friar who is known for his contributions to the colonization of California and his work with the indigenous peoples of the region. This coin was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Serra's death and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990 M 26972 - - - - - -

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