The Song of My Cid

Introduction

Complete proof set ? The Song of the Cid

The Song of My Cid is an anonymous epic poem that recounts heroic exploits inspired by the latter years in the life of the Castilian gentleman Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. It is the first extensive narrative work in Spanish literature penned in a Romance language.

The Spanish Royal Mint, wishing to pay tribute to one of the most important works in the history of Spanish literature, has minted three theme-related collector coins.

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Details

To mark the occasion of the homage paid to the work "The Song of My Cid", the Spanish Royal Mint is presenting an outstanding set of proof quality coins minted in gold and silver.

The coins may be acquired singly, each in its own case, or as a complete set.

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The Song of My Cid
Name Face Value Weight Diameter Mint Run
4-escudos gold 200 € 13,5 g 30 mm 3.500
Cincuentín silver 50 € 168,75 g 73 mm 6.000
8-reales silver 10 € 27 g 40 mm 12.000

4-escudos gold

4-escudo coin in gold. The Song of the Cid

The obverse reproduces an anonymous likeness of the Cid Campeador drawn in the 19th century.

The reverse reproduces a fragment taken from the title page of the "Chronicles of the very industrious gentleman the Cid Ruy Diaz Campeador" that is housed in Spain's National Library.

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Cincuentín silver

Cincuentin in silver. The Song of the Cid

The obverse portrays the equestrian statue of the Cid Campeador located in the city of Burgos and a depiction of the cathedral of this Castilian city.

The reverse shows a setting with medieval musicians under a series of arches.

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8-reales silver

8 reales in silver. The Song of the Cid

On the obverse is rendered a likeness of Doña Jimena, wife of the Cid Campeador.

The reverse features the image of a medieval monk copying a text.

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Prices

Official retail price in Spain, excluding any relevant taxes:

Whole Set

Complete Collector Set - 950 Euros (*)

Single Coins

4-escudos gold - 775 Euros (**)

Cincuentín silver - 135 Euros

8-reales silver - 40 Euros

(*) Sets containing gold and silver coins: VAT will be applied only to the silver coins.

(**) 4-escudos gold: exempt from VAT in EU member states.