50 Pesetas Cantabria
1994 year| Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 5.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 50 Pesetas (50 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Spanish flower |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Cave painting from Altamira
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 PTAS
M
Unabridged legend: 50 Pesetas
Engraver: Garcilaso Rollán Sánchez
Edge
Spanish flower
Comment
Cantabria is an autonomous community and province in northern Spain with Santander as its capital city. It is called a comunidad histórica, a historic community, in its current Statute of Autonomy.[8] It is bordered on the east by the Basque autonomous community (province of Biscay), on the south by Castile and León (provinces of León, Palencia and Burgos), on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea, which forms part of the Bay of Biscay.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the cultural heritage of Cantabria, a region in northern Spain known for its beautiful beaches, lush forests, and rich history. The coin's design includes an image of the famous Cave of Altamira, a prehistoric cave located in Cantabria that is known for its stunning cave paintings and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The coin's design also includes other symbols and motifs that reflect the region
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 M | 3002000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesetas (Cantabria) 1994 coin.
