100 Pesetas Way of St. James
1993 year| Aluminium bronze (88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminium, 1% iron, 0.6% manganese) | 9.25 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 100 Pesetas (100 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminium, 1% iron, 0.6% manganese) |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Emblem of the Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago) of the Council of Europe surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAMINO DE EUROPA
-·- 1993 -·-
Translation: Road of Europe
Engraver: Manuel Martinez Tornero
Edge
Incuse pattern: 22 fleurs-de-lis in two varieties: fleurs-de-lis up and down
Comment
The Camino de Santiago (Latin: Peregrinatio Compostellana), or in English the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried.
Interesting fact
The 1993 Spanish 100 Pesetas coin commemorating the Way of St. James features a unique design, showcasing a scallop shell, which is a symbol of the Camino de Santiago, a famous pilgrimage route in Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 M | 39723000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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