Spain 2014 100 euro
This specimen was lot 3274 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"SPAIN | Königreich, Juan Carlos I. 1975-2014. 100 Euro 2014, Madrid. Auf die numismatischen Juwele von Granada. Nur 4'000 Exemplare geprägt. Polierte Platte. Im Originaletui mit Zertifikat. (kingdom of Spain, Juan Carlos I, 1975-2014, one hundred euro of 2014, Madrid mint. On the numismatic jewel of Granada. Only 4,000 pieces struck, Choice Proof, In original box with certificate.)"
The numismatic jewel cited here is most likely the double excelente of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Recorded mintage: 8,000 proofs.
Specification: 6.75 g, 0.999 fine gold, 23 mm diameter. This specimen is 6.75 g.
Catalog reference: KM 1313, Fr-450.
- Calicó, Xavier, Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2019.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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