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400 Euros Columbus - Catholic Monarchs

2006 year
Gold (.999) 27 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
400 Euros 400 EUR = USD 439
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#57219
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Christopher Columbus in audience with the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, seated on their thrones.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
400 EURO
M
1506 - 2006
CRISTÓBAL COLÓN

Translation: Christopher Columbus

Edge

Reeded

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 Columbus - Catholic Monarchs coin is a unique and interesting piece because it features a rare depiction of Christopher Columbus on one side and King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's death and the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. Its gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 M 3000 - - - - - -

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