50 Euros Diego Velázquez
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 168.75 g | 73 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 168.75 g |
| Diameter | 73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#54973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Oil painting of "Las Meninas o La familia de Felipe IV" (Las Meninas or The family of Felipe IV), which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Pintores Españoles
M
50 EURO
Translation: Spanish Painters
Edge
Plain
Comment
The new collection series of coins "Spanish Painters", is formed by a set of broadcasts destined to commemorate the best pictorial artists of Spain. In this first series the Spanish Royal Mint pays tribute to Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, considered to be one of the greatest painters that Spain has contributed to world art.
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, Knight of the Order of Santiago (baptized 6 June 1599 – 6 August 1660) was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of the Spanish Golden Age.
Interesting fact
The Diego Velázquez 50 Euro coin from Spain features an image of the famous Spanish painter's iconic work, "Las Meninas," which is considered one of the greatest paintings in the history of art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Diego Velázquez) 2008 coin.
