2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Christopher Columbus
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Bust of Christopher Columbus front-facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: QVINTO : CENTENARIO :
M : 2000 : PTAS : 500
Unabridged legend: 2000 Pesetas
Translation: Fifth Centennary
Engraver: Alfonso Morales Muñoz
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
Christopher Columbus (between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Interesting fact
The 2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Christopher Columbus) 1989 coin from Spain features an error in its design. The coin was minted with an incorrect portrait of Christopher Columbus, depicting him with a mustache, when in fact, he did not have one. This error was corrected in later mintages, making the original version with the mustache a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 M | 57000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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