On 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 script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ESPAÑA
2008 (Translation: SPAIN 2008)
Reverse description
On 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 script
Latin
Reverse lettering
GUERRA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
BICENTENARIO
10 EURO
M (Translation: BICENTENNIAL WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 10 EURO M)
Edge
Mint
M Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)