2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Acropolis
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#102451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Temple of Erechtheion in Greece, in the Acropolis complex of Athens (Greece).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIMONIO DE LA HUMANIDAD
ACRÓPOLIS
· 2000 PTAS ·
Unabridged legend: 2000 Pesetas
Translation:
World Heritage
Acropolis
Engraver: Esther González Pastor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: ἡ Ἀκρόπολις τῶν Ἀθηνῶν, romanized: hē Akropolis tōn Athēnōn; Modern Greek: Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, romanized: Akrópoli Athinón) is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word Acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, "highest point, extremity") and πόλις (polis, "city"). The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. During ancient times the Acropolis of Athens was also more properly known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.
Interesting fact
The 2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Acropolis) 1997 coin from Spain features an image of the Acropolis of Athens on its reverse side, which is an interesting fact given that the Acropolis is a famous ancient Greek architectural complex, not a Spanish landmark. This highlights the cultural significance and influence of ancient Greece on Spanish art and architecture.
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 (Acropolis) 1997 coin.
