Spain 10 Euros, 2005
Don Quixote - Windmills
Information
Country
Spain
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 Euros
Year
2005
Ruler
Juan Carlos I
(1975–2014)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
40
Description
10 Euros from Spain. Issued in 2005. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 40 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- The common obverse for this series of 10 euro coins reproduces an image of Don Quixote de la Mancha reading, sitting on some books. (SPAIN 2005 IV CENTENARY OF THE FIRST EDITION OF "EL QUIJOTE")
- Reverse
- On the back of this first piece, an interpretation of the chapter known as "The adventure of the windmills" is reproduced, in which Don Quixote is represented being knocked off the horse by the blade of a windmill. (THE ADVENTURE OF THE WINDMILLS M 10 EURO)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 M | 18K | € 44,00 | Proof |
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