This coin will be most appealing to those who are art lovers. Of course, if one of your favorite painters is the Spanish Diego Velazquez, this is the specimen or set you definitely need. Like the U.S. Mint commemorates special events, the Spanish Royal Mint House does so too. In this case, it is time to celebrate Diego Velazquez 425 anniversary in 2024.
To celebrate such an important anniversary the Spanish Royal Mint House is going to sell 400 Euro coins. However, this will not be the only piece the Spanish Royal Mint will release. Bear in mind that Diego Velazquez is regarded as one of the greatest painters in Spain and a master of universal painting and Baroque style.
Diego Velazquez Gold Coin Description
The obverse of this valuable gold coin illustrates the work known as “The Feast of Bacchus”. This is one of the most famous paintings by Diego Velazquez. This painting dates back to the late 1620s and you can see it in the Prado Museum, in Madrid.
The reverse of the coin depicts Diego Velazquez’s statue designed by a famous sculptor called Antonio Susillo. To visit this monument, you must visit Seville and Duke of Victory Square.
Its price may be off-putting if you have a tight budget, but gold is always a great investment. Hurry up before the Spanish Royal Mint runs out of stock. This gold piece is about $3,157, so you need more money for it.
Do you need a more affordable Diego Velazquez coin?
The Spanish Royal Mint House also sells a commemorative 50 Euro coin which is really colourful. Believe it or not, it is not like other specimens that have not other color than the metal they have been struck in.
In this case, the obverse shows a scene from the painting known as “Las Meninas”, the Portuguese word for girls. Another painting you can admire if you visit the Prado Museum in Madrid.
On the obverse of this 50 Euro coin to remember Diego Velazquez, there is a reproduction of the painting known as “Mars”. The price of this coin is about $417, check shipping prices too, so the price may increase depending on where you live. The gold piece is about $3,157, so you need more money for it.
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