5 Euros (World Heritage - Monastery of Alcobaça) 2006 front 5 Euros (World Heritage - Monastery of Alcobaça) 2006 back
5 Euros (World Heritage - Monastery of Alcobaça) 2006 photo
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5 Euros World Heritage - Monastery of Alcobaça

2006 year
Silver (.500) 14 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13274
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Baroque facade of the abbey church.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MOSTEIRO DE ALCOBAÇA
UNESCO
INCM

Engraver: Fernando Conduto

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Monastery of Alcobaça, which is featured on the coin, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important Gothic buildings in Portugal. It was built in the 12th century and is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful frescoes. The monastery also has a rich history, having been founded by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, and being the final resting place of several Portuguese monarchs.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 INCM 81627 - - - - - -

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