200 Euros Diego Velázquez
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 200 Euros 200 EUR = USD 220 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#57235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oil painting "Las lanzas o La rendición de Breda" (The lances or Surrender of Breda), which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Pintores Españoles
M
200 EURO
Translation: Spanish Painters
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The new collection series of coins "Spanish Painters", is formed by a set of broadcasts destined to commemorate the best pictorial artists of Spain. In this first series the Spanish Royal Mint pays tribute to Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, considered to be one of the greatest painters that Spain has contributed to world art.
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, Knight of the Order of Santiago (baptized 6 June 1599 – 6 August 1660) was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of the Spanish Golden Age.
Interesting fact
The Diego Velázquez 200 Euro coin is a non-circulating coin minted in 2008 by Spain. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the famous Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest painters in the history of art. The coin's design is based on Velázquez's famous painting "Las Meninas," which is considered one of the greatest works of art in the Western artistic tradition. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and art enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Euros (Diego Velázquez) 2008 coin.
