2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Abomey
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 2000 Pesetas (2000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lion figure representing King Clele, in the Royal Palace of Abomey.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIMONIO DE LA HUMANIDAD
PALACIO DE ABOMEY
· 2000 PTAS ·
Unabridged legend: 2000 Pesetas
Translation:
World Heritage
Abomey Palace
Engraver: Luis Antonio Garcia Ruiz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Palaces of Abomey are 12 palaces spread over an area of 40 hectares (100 acres) at the heart of the Abomey town in Benin, formerly the capital of the West African Kingdom of Dahomey. The Kingdom was founded in 1625 by the Fon people who developed it into a powerful military and commercial empire, which dominated trade with European slave traders on the Slave Coast until the late 19th century, to whom they sold their prisoners of war. At its peak the palaces could accommodate up to 8000 people. The King's palace included a two-story building known as the "cowrie house" or akuehue. Under the twelve kings who succeeded from 1625 to 1900, the kingdom established itself as one of the most powerful of the western coast of Africa.
Interesting fact
The 2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Abomey) 1997 coin from Spain features an image of King Juan Carlos I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Royal Palace of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Benin. This coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 27 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 M | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Abomey) 1997 coin.
