400 Euros (Jheronimus Bosch "El Bosco") 2016 front 400 Euros (Jheronimus Bosch "El Bosco") 2016 back
400 Euros (Jheronimus Bosch "El Bosco") 2016 photo
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400 Euros Jheronimus Bosch "El Bosco"

2016 year
Gold (.999) 27 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Felipe VI (2014-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
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#131186
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Detail of the work entitled "Las tentaciones de San Antonio Abad" (The temptations of San Antonio Abad), made around 1490 by this same author, is also reproduced in the Museo Nacional del Prado, in Madrid.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TESOROS DE MUSEOS ESPAÑOLES
M
400 EURO

Translation: Treasures of Spanish Museums

Edge

Reeded

Comment

2016 marks the fifth centenary of the death of Hieronymus van Aeken Bosch, Bosch, one of the most fascinating and creative painters in world art. Thanks to the interest of Felipe II in Bosch, Spain has the best collection of original paintings by the artist. The famous Triptych of the Garden of Earthly Delights, the most complex and enigmatic creation of Bosch, is housed in the Museo del Prado, a museum in which other works of the great painter are found.

Interesting fact

The Jheronimus Bosch "El Bosco" coin features a unique design that incorporates augmented reality (AR) technology. When viewed through a smartphone or tablet, the coin's artwork comes to life, allowing the viewer to explore Bosch's famous painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" in a new and interactive way. This innovative feature makes the coin a truly one-of-a-kind collectible for art enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 M 1500 - - - - - -

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