Fifth Centenary of the birth of Miguel López de Legazpi
Introduction
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Miguel López de Legazpi, a conqueror of importance who colonised the Philippines and founded the capital city of Manila, the Spanish Royal Mint wished to issue a silver coin in his honour.
Details
The obverse of this silver proof-minted coin portrays H.M. the King of Spain in profile, while the reverse reproduces a fragment of a portrait of Legazpi, painted by the Philippine artist Juan Luna, beside him a ship from that period.
| Name | Face value | Weight | Diameter | Mint run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 mm. silver coin | 10 € | 33,62 g | 42 mm | 25.000 |
Prices
Coin
42 mm. silver coin - Price: 41,76 Euros (*)
(*) Official issue price in Spain. For current prices, please contact your coin dealer.
