50 Pesetas Juan de Herrera
1997 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 | 1997 |
| 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#2355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 PTAS
M
Unabridged legend: 50 Pesetas
Engraver: Garcilaso Rollán Sánchez
Edge
Spanish flower
Comment
Juan de Herrera (1530 – 15 January 1597) was a Spanish architect, mathematician and geometrician. One of the most outstanding Spanish architects in the 16th century, Herrera represents the peak of the Renaissance in Spain. His sober style reached full development in buildings like the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The Herrerian style was named after him, and was representative of the architecture of the Spanish Empire of Philip II and his Austrian successors.
El Escorial, or the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Spanish: Monasterio y Sitio de El Escorial en Madrid), or Monasterio de El Escorial, is a historical residence of the King of Spain located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Built between 1563 and 1584 by order of King Philip II (who reigned 1556–1598), El Escorial is the largest Renaissance building in the world. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university, school, and hospital.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pesetas (Juan de Herrera) coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by Spain in 1997 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of Juan de Herrera, a Spanish architect and engineer who designed the Royal Palace of Madrid. The coin's design features an image of Herrera's famous architectural works, including the Royal Palace, on the reverse side, and the coat of arms of Spain on the obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 M | 17496000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesetas (Juan de Herrera) 1997 coin.
