Royal Spanish Mint had release a new series of collector coins entitled 'Numismatic Treasures', the primary purpose being to reproduce some exceptional coins from Spain's numismatic collections. This 2nd Series Numismatic Treasure set minted in 2009 is dedicated to the Centén and the Cincuentín. The set is composed of three coins, each of which reproduces a coin of a denomination that was issued in 1609 in the reign of Felipe III. The only remaining original 1609 centen coin were sold at auction in Barcelona for its reserve price of 800,000 euros on 22 October 2009.
There are three coins in this set, a Gold Centén coin or 20 euro coin in .999 gold (Price: 50,00 Euros), Silver Centén or 100 euro coin in .925 silver covered in .999 gold (Price: 261,00 Euros) and the other a Cincuentín or 50 euro coin in .925 silver (Price: 185,60 Euros). All of the coins come in stylish jewel cases, each coin resting in its own case. You can buy them individually or in a sets of three. The price for complete sets of 3 coins in one case is just 496,60 Euros.
Reproduced on the obverse and occupying the predominant position is the obverse of a coin of 100 escudos, namely the Centén, issued in 1609 in the reign of Philip III.The reverse reproduces the reverse side of the above-mentioned original coin.Coin: Silver Centén
Composition: .925 silver, covered in .999 goldFace Value: 100 €
Weight: 2168.88 g
Diameter: 73 mm
Mintage: 6,000
Reproduced on the obverse and occupying the central area is the obverse of a coin of 50 reales, namely the Cincuentín, issued in 1609 in the reign of Philip III. The reverse reproduces the reverse of the original coin minted in the 17th century.Composition: .925 Silver
Face Value: 50 €
Weight: 168.75 g
Diameter: 73 mm
Mintage: 6,000
Reproduced on the obverse and occupying the central area is the obverse of a coin of 20 reales, namely the Centén, issued in 1609 in the reign of Philip III. The reverse reproduces the reverse of the original coin minted in the 17th century.Coin: Gold Centén
Composition: .999 goldFace Value: 20 €
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 13.92 mm
Mintage: 12,000
Source: Royal Spanish Mint
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