50 Euros Euro Coinage
2012 year| Silver (.925) | 168.75 g | 73 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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#130840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Interpretation of the Greek myth of the Abduction of Europe by Zeus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 EURO
M
Edge
Plain
Comment
The abduction of Europe: Captivated by Europa, Zeus transformed himself into a white bull and mixed with the cattle that the girl's father had. While Europa and her entourage were picking flowers near the beach, she saw the bull and caressed its sides and, noticing that it was tame, climbed onto it. Zeus took advantage of that opportunity: he ran to the sea and swam to the island of Crete carrying Europa on his back. Already in Crete, Zeus revealed his true identity, and Europa became the first queen of the island. Zeus gave Europa a necklace made by Hephaestus and three other gifts: Talos (a bronze automaton), Lelape (a dog that never let go of its prey), and a javelin that never missed. Zeus later recreated the form of the white bull in the stars now known as the Taurus constellation. Some legends say that this bull is the same one that Heracles encountered and is the one that fathered the Minotaur.
Interesting fact
The 2012 Spanish 50 Euro Silver Coin features a unique design that showcases the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali. The coin's reverse side features a representation of Dali's famous painting, "The Persistence of Memory," which is known for its melting clocks and surrealist imagery. This design was chosen to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Dali's death and to celebrate his contributions to the art world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 M | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Euro Coinage) 2012 coin.
