500 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Juan de la Cosa
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 6.75 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Map of Juan de la Cosa, in which the American coasts appear for the first time.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🏵 QVINTO : CENTENARIO 🏵
M 🏵 500 : PTAS 🏵 500
Unabridged legend: 500 Pesetas
Translation: Fifth Centennary
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
Juan de la Cosa (c. 1450 – 28 February 1510) was a Castilian navigator and cartographer, known for designing the earliest European world map which incorporated the territories of the Americas discovered in the 15th century. De la Cosa was the owner and master of the Santa María, and thus played an important role in the first and second voyage of Christopher Columbus to the West Indies.
Interesting fact
The 500 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Juan de la Cosa) 1990 coin from Spain features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of King Juan Carlos I, while the reverse side features a map of the world, highlighting the route of Juan de la Cosa's voyage in 1500. This coin is particularly interesting because it honors not only the king but also the famous Spanish navigator and cartographer, Juan de la Cosa, who played a significant role in the discovery of the New World.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 M | 12596 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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