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The FNMT pays tribute to the Spanish fighting bull with this Troy ounce of gold (31.10 grams).
I have to say that the piece in hand is spectacular.
As I took the photographs, I discovered new details, so I recommend spending some time looking at it and enjoying it carefully.
As numismatics and history always go hand in hand, the design corresponds to Cetrero, a bull from the El Ventorrillo ranch that was fought in the Plaza de las Ventas in Madrid on May 12, 2017, by the right-handed Morenito de Aranda .
DESCRIPTION
The Onza del Toro 2022 is the second investment gold coin historically minted by Spain.
It has a face value of 1.5 euros and contains 1 ounce of 9999 fine gold.
The reverse of the coin shows the image of a bull in an advancing attitude, with the Mint mark and the year of minting 2022 to its left.
On the right side, the legend TORO. At the top, the value of the piece: 1.5 EURO. Surrounding the images and legends is a graph of pinions.
On the obverse we see the representation of the motifs and legends of a royal column on a sea with waves, with the motto 'PLUS VLTRA'.
In the upper center of the coin appear the Mint mark, a five-pointed star, the graphic symbol of the euro and the silhouette of the column.
The legends 'FELIPE VI KING OF SPAIN' and '1 OUNCE 999.9 GOLD'.
The motifs and legends are also surrounded by a gráfila of pine nuts.
Comments
TCHTrove
Level 4
VERY beautiful! Is the photo the one used as a model for the coin? They look identical.
Kepi
Level 6
So beautiful! Love that gold coin! Nice blog. ; )
MARBERAN
Level 3
Thank you very much for your comment. A greeting from Spain.
RSchwa57
Level 4
Beautiful!!! Nice post.
MARBERAN
Level 3
For my taste, it is a very beautiful coin. Thank you for your comment
It's Mokie
Level 6
That is a beautiful coins, I especially like the callback to the venerable Pillar Dollar.
MARBERAN
Level 3
Thank you very much for your comment. I congratulate you on your observation regarding the dollar symbol "$". The reverse of this coin shows the same image as the Spanish real of eight from the 18th centuri, which was the first currency accepted worldwide as a means of payment. This real of eight, also called a column, was very present in all the Spanish provinces of America, where there were very important mints, such as Potosi, Lima, Zacatecas, Nuevo Reino and Peru. The Pillars of Hercules that appear on this coin were a source of inspiration when the dollar was designed, hence the resemblance to the "$" symbol.
Longstrider
Level 6
Now that is art. I would love one. Just beautiful. It really captures the power of the bull. Question: Where is it minted. That mint mark looks a lot like the Mexico Banc de Moneda. I will guess Madrid? Thanks, great blog.
MARBERAN
Level 3
Thank you very much for your comment. The coinage mint is actually that of Madrid, Spain. Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT).
Mike
Level 7
Very nice coin. Coins are a form of art. I have the Euro set from Ireland. There all beautiful. Just like yours. Thanks for sharing your coin with us!
MARBERAN
Level 3
Thank you very much Mike.
AC coin$
Level 6
Wooow! Betiful l Love this
MARBERAN
Level 3
For my taste, it is a very beautiful coin. Thank you for your comment.
I. R. Bama
Level 5
I'd love to have one!
MARBERAN
Level 3
For my taste, it is a very beautiful coin. Thank you for your comment.