1st Series Numismatic Treasures

Introduction

A new series of collector coins was set under way in 2008 and given the name "Numismatic Treasures". This series will reproduce outstanding pieces from Spanish numismatics and will be continued in forthcoming years.

For this first edition, dedicated to the Roman aureus and the Greek drachma, the Spanish Royal Mint proceeded to strike a coin in .999 gold which, together with the double 4-reales coin in silver, makes up this new set.

Details

Minted in Proof quality, the collector coins in this first series of Numismatic Treasures come in stylish jewel cases.

Detalles - I Serie Joyas Numismáticas
Name Face value Weight Diameter Quality Mint run
Coin minted in .999 gold 20 € 1,24 g 13,92 mm Proof 12.000
Double 4 reales in silver 10 € 27g 33 mm Proof 12.000

Coin minted in .999 gold

The obverse of the coin displays the front side of a Roman aureus issued during the mandate of Augustus.

The reverse reproduces the back side of the Roman aureus with the legend "Ob Civis Servatos".

Double 4-reales

The obverse of the coin reproduces the face of a Hispano-Greek silver drachma, struck subsequent to the year 241 B.C. in Emporiae (L'Escala, Girona).

The reverse depicts the back of the Hispano-Greek drachma showing Pegasus and the inscription "Emporiton".

Prices

Official retail price in Spain, excluding any relevant taxes:

The Set

Case containing 2 coins - 121 Euros (*)

Individual coins

Coin minted in .999 gold - 77 Euros (**)

Double 4-reales - 44 Euros

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

(**) Coin minted in .999 gold: exempt from VAT in EU member states.

Descargar BOE: Resolución de 28 de junio de 2013, de la Secretaría General del Tesoro y Política Financiera, por la que se revisan y publican los precios de venta al público de monedas de colección.