Spain, 1996 Official 5 ECU 'Castilian Cog' (1 Ounce Silver).
With this silver ECU, Spain commemorates the development of shipbuilding in Europe. The reverse portrays a Castilian ship of the 13th century. The original for the design is a drawing in the famous codex Spain, 1996 Official 5 ECU 'Castilian Cog' (1 Ounce Silver) "Verses for the Blessed Virgin Mary" written by King Alfonso the wise.
The obverse shows a type of ship called a cog which appeared in Northern Europe at the beginning of the 13th century.
COIN SPECIFICATION
Metal: Silver 925/1000
Minting quality: Proof FDC
Weight: 33.62 g
Diameter: 42 mm
Year: 1996
Issuing country: Spain
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