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© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
40 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Dark Sea
1989 year| Gold (.999) | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 40 000 Pesetas (40 000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sea monster attacking ship representing the Dark Sea.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: QVINTO : CENTENARIO :
M : 40000 : PTAS : 500
Unabridged legend: 40000 Pesetas
Translation: Fifth Centennary
Engraver: Manuel Martinez Tornero
Designer: Rafael Vallejo García
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
The Dark Sea (Mare Tenebrarum or Mare Tenebrosum in Latin, Bahr al-Zulumat in Arabic) was the medieval name of the Atlantic Ocean, which was inaccessible to sailors of the time.
Interesting fact
The 40,000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Dark Sea) 1989 coin from Spain is made of gold (.999) and weighs 13.5 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Juan Carlos I's reign, and its design features a portrait of the king surrounded by a depiction of the sea, symbolizing his role as the commander-in-chief of the Spanish Navy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 M | 6380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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