10 Euros Don Quixote - Windmills

€1.00
IssuerSpain
Year2005
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight27 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1104
Obverse descriptionDon Quixote de la Mancha reading, sitting on some books.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESPAÑA 2005 IV CENTENARIO DE LA PRIMERA EDICIÓN DE `EL QUIJOTE`
(Translation: Spain 2005 IV Centenary of the first edition of `El Quixote`)
Reverse descriptionInterpretation of the chapter known as `The adventure of the windmills`, in which Don Quixote is represented being knocked off the horse by the blade of a windmill.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLA AVENTURA DE LOS MOLINOS DE VIENTO M 10 EURO
(Translation: The adventure of the windmills)
Edge
Mint(M)
Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de
la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)
Mintage2005 M - Proof - 18 000
Catalog ID8931315020
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