1000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Granada
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 13.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1000 Pesetas (1000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Knights on horseback with lances in front of fortress, representing the taking of Granada.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: QVINTO : CENTENARIO :
M : 1000 : PTAS : 500
Unabridged legend: 1000 Pesetas
Translation: Fifth Centennary
Engraver: Rafael Vallejo García
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
The Granada War (Spanish: Guerra de Granada) was a series of military campaigns between 1482 and 1492 during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, against the Nasrid dynasty's Emirate of Granada. It ended with the defeat of Granada and its annexation by Castile, ending the last remnant of Islamic rule on the Iberian peninsula.
Interesting fact
The 1000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Granada) 1989 coin from Spain features an image of King Juan Carlos I on the obverse side, while the reverse side showcases the Alhambra palace in Granada, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. It's made of silver (.925) and weighs 13.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 M | 57000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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