10 Euros Independence War - Battle of Bailén

€45,401.00
IssuerSpain
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coins
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#1201
Obverse descriptionOn the obverse of the first piece of 8 reales, the central oil scene `La Rendición de Bailén` (The surrender of Bailén) by José Casado del Alisal is reproduced.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESPAÑA 2008
(Translation: SPAIN 2008)
Reverse descriptionOn the back is the work of José María Galván `El General Castaños, Duke of Bailén`, who was given the name of Duke for defeating the French army in the famous `Battle of Bailén`, on July 19, 1808.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGUERRA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA BICENTENARIO 10 EURO M
(Translation: BICENTENNIAL WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 10 EURO M)
Edge
MintM
Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de
la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)
Mintage2008 M - BE - Proof - 12 000
Catalog ID5006734410
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