5 Euros Ávila

2014 year


Silver (.925)	13.50 g	33 mm

Description

Issuer	Spain
King	Felipe VI (2014-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2014
Value	5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	13.50 g
Diameter	33 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#163034
Rarity index	94%

Reverse

On the reverse, an image of the main facade of the church of San Pedro Apóstol, in Ávila, and the monument to Santa Teresa de Jesús is reproduced.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIUDADES PATRIMONIO DE LA HUMANIDAD
5 EURO
ÁVILA
M

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Between 2014 and 2015, the FNMT issues a series of silver collection coins in Proof quality called "Spanish World Heritage Cities". The first series is dedicated to the cities of Alcalá de Henares, Ávila, Baeza, Cáceres and Córdoba. The second series is dedicated to the cities of Cuenca, Ibiza, Mérida, Salamanca and San Cristóbal de La Laguna. The third series is dedicated to the cities of Santiago de Compostela, Segovia, Tarragona, Toledo and Úbeda.

Interesting fact

The Ávila 5 Euro coin from Spain, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 13.50g, features a unique design that showcases the city's rich history and culture. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the Ávila Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that was built in the 16th century. The cathedral is surrounded by a decorative border that includes elements of the city's coat of arms and other symbols that reflect Ávila's history and cultural heritage. This coin is a beautiful representation of the city's rich history and cultural significance, making it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in Spanish history and architecture.