© INCM
© INCM
7½ Euros Mactan
2021 year| Silver (.500) | 13.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 7½ Euros 7.5 EUR = USD 8.23 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#283357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERNÃO • DE • MAGALHÃES
MACTAN 1521
INCM – L. F. ABREU
Designer: Luís Filipe Abreu
Comment
The price of audacity.It was on the island of Mactan, in the Philippines, that Ferdinand Magellan lived his last moments, paying a high price for his audacity. However, the navigator¿s death didn¿t end his epic enterprise, which was completed in 1522 by Sebastián Elcano. In 2022, INCM will issue this series¿ fourth and final commemorative coin, dedicated to the last stage of the circumnavigation.
Interesting fact
The Mactan 1521 coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, which took place in the Philippines in 1521. The battle was a significant event in the history of the Philippines and marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the region. The coin's design features an image of Lapu-Lapu, the Filipino warrior who led the battle against the Spanish conquistador Ferdinand Magellan, along with other symbols and elements that represent the history and culture of the Philippines.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 INCM | 28000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 7½ Euros (Mactan 1521) 2021 coin.
