5 Euros Ávila

2010 year


Silver (.925)	13.5 g	33 mm

Description

Issuer	Spain
King	Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2010
Value	5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	13.5 g
Diameter	33 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#45420
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Walls of Avila.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 EURO
MURALLA DE ÁVILA

Translation: Walls of Avila

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Walls of Avila: Universal symbol and most outstanding monument that welcomes and protects the city. It constitutes the best preserved medieval walled enclosure in Spain and, probably, in all of Europe, being declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1884. It is the best example of military architecture of Romanesque architecture in Spain and a unique model of European medieval architecture. Its layout is essential to understand a city of which was military defense, sanitary belt, fiscal frontier and support of other architectures. It has a perimeter of 2,516 meters, 2,500 battlements, 88 cubes or towers and 9 doors.

Interesting fact

The Ávila 5 Euro coin from Spain, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 13.5g, 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 12th century. The cathedral is surrounded by a decorative border that includes intricate details and patterns, adding to the coin's aesthetic appeal. This coin is a beautiful representation of Spain's rich cultural heritage and is a must-have for any coin collector or history enthusiast.