Spain 2006 400 euro

Sincona sale 73, lot 2117

This specimen was lot 2117 in Sincona sale 73 (Zurich, November 2021), where it sold for 1,526 CHF (about US$1,636). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BULLION AUCTION | SPAIN | Königreich. Juan Carlos I. 1975-2014. 400 Euro 2006. Cristobal Colon. Feingewicht: 27 Gramm. 3'000 Exemplare geprägt. Polierte Platte. Im Originaletui mit Zertifikat. (kingdom of Spain, Juan Carlos I, 1975-2014, four hundred euros of 2006, 400th anniversary of the death of Columbus. 3,000 pieces struck, Choice Proof, In original box with certificate.)"

This NCLT was part of a series extending 2002-17, honoring Spanish art and history. It was accompanied by KM 1117 (silver 50 euro), KM 1113 (silver 12 euro) and KM 1114, 1115, 1116 (silver 10 euros).

Recorded mintage: 1,850 proofs.

Specification: 27 g, 0.999 fine gold, 38 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Fr-413, KM 1118.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• 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.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 73: World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and World Banknotes, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2021.

Link to:

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• Coins and currency dated 2006