50 Euros War of Independence - Francisco de Goya
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#57170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Adaptation of the oil painting "El 2 de mayo de 1808 en Madrid: la lucha con los Mamelucos", by Goya, which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUERRA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
50 EURO
M
BICENTENARIO
Translation: Bicentennial War of Independence
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Spanish War of Independence was a military conflict that occurred between 1808 and 1814 within the context of the Napoleonic Wars, which pitted the allied powers of Spain, the United Kingdom and Portugal against Napoleon Bonaparte, whose intention was, after the abdications of Bayona, that of installing his brother, Joseph Bonaparte, on the Spanish throne and establishing Spain as a satellite State of the First French Empire.
Interesting fact
The War of Independence - Francisco de Goya coin is a unique piece as it features an image of the famous Spanish artist Francisco de Goya on one side and a depiction of the Spanish War of Independence on the other. This coin was minted in 2008 as part of a series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Spanish War of Independence. It has a face value of 50 euros and is made of silver (.925) with a weight of 168.75 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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