80 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Discobolus
1990 year| Gold (.999) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 80 000 Pesetas (80 000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#56930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sculpture of a discus thrower and olympic logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV OLIMPIADA BARCELONA 1992
M· 80000 PTAS ·
Unabridged legend: 80000 Pesetas
Translation: XXV Olympics Barcelona 1992
Engraver: Alfonso Morales Muñoz
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad and officially branded as Barcelona '92, was an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994, the International Olympic Committee decided to hold the Summer and Winter Olympics in alternating even-numbered years. The 1992 Summer and Winter Olympics were the last games to be staged in the same year.
Interesting fact
The 80,000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Discobolus) 1990 coin from Spain features an image of the Greek mythological figure Discobolus, also known as the "Discus Thrower," on its obverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 1992 Summer Olympics, which were held in Barcelona, Spain. The coin's reverse side features an image of the Spanish king, Juan Carlos I. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for those interested in Olympic memorabilia or Spanish numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 M | 1128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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