200 Euros - Juan Carlos I (Alfonso X "The Wise") 2008 front 200 Euros - Juan Carlos I (Alfonso X "The Wise") 2008 back
200 Euros - Juan Carlos I (Alfonso X "The Wise") 2008 photo
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200 Euros - Juan Carlos I Alfonso X "The Wise"

2008 year
Gold (.999) 13.50 g 30 mm
Description
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
13.50 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#32377
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Seated statue of King Alfonso X the Wise, made by J. Alcoverro for the staircase of the main facade of the National Library of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
200 EURO M M
ALFONSO X EL SABIO
odigo de los siete portidos

Translation: Alfonso X The Wise

Edge

Reeded

Comment

In 2004, coinciding with the enlargement of the European Union, several Mint Houses of the old continent joined the European numismatic program, coining collectible coins with a common logo.
With the slogan "European Heritage" the Royal Mint issues the V Collection Series Coin of the Europe Program.

Alfonso X (also known as the Wise, Spanish: el Sabio; 23 November 1221 – 4 April 1284) was King of Castile, León and Galicia from 1 June 1252 until his death in 1284. During the election of 1257, a dissident faction chose him to be king of Germany on 1 April. He renounced his claim to Germany in 1275, and in creating an alliance with the Kingdom of England in 1254, his claim on the Duchy of Gascony as well.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Juan Carlos I on one side and Alfonso X "The Wise" on the other. This is significant because Juan Carlos I was the King of Spain at the time the coin was minted, while Alfonso X "The Wise" was a 13th-century Spanish king who was known for his wisdom and his contributions to the kingdom. The coin serves as a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 M 3500 - - - - - -

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