500 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Jorge Juan
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 6.75 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Pesetas (500 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
World map highlighting the equator.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🏵 QVINTO : CENTENARIO 🏵
M 🏵 500 : PTAS 🏵 500
Unabridged legend: 500 Pesetas
Translation: Fifth Centennary
Engraver: Manuel Martinez Tornero
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
Jorge Juan y Santacilia (Novelda, Alicante, 5 January 1713 – Madrid, 21 June 1773) was a Spanish mariner, mathematician, natural scientist, astronomer, engineer, and educator. He is generally regarded as one of the most important scientific figures of the Enlightenment in Spain. As a military officer, he undertook sensitive diplomatic missions for the Spanish crown and contributed to the modernization and professionalization of the Spanish Navy.
Interesting fact
The 500 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Jorge Juan) 1991 coin from Spain features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. Instead of reading "Juan Carlos I," it incorrectly states "Juan Carlos II." This mistake makes the coin particularly valuable among collectors, as it is a unique error in the minting process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 M | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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