Spain 10 Euros, 2005

Don Quixote - Windmills

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain 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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