10 Euros (Salvador Dalí - Retrospective Bust of a Woman)

Issuer Spain

Type Non-circulating coins

Mints Royal Mint of Spain

Obverse

Central scene of the work "Autorretrato con l'Humanité" (1923). In this painting, Dalí depicts himself dressed as a worker, in a provocative attitude, and recording his admiration for the revolutionary ideas of the time.

Lettering: ESPAÑA Dali 2009

Reverse

Work "Bust of a retrospective woman" (1933).

Lettering: Pintores Españoles M 10 EURO

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Juan Carlos I (Wikidata)

Technique Milled

Orientation medal

Demonetization No

Face Value 10 Euros (Numeric: 10)

Series Spanish Painters

References

KM #1210

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver (.925)

Weight 27 g

Size 40 mm

Shape Round

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

ESPAÑA Dali 2009

Reverse Lettering

Pintores Españoles M 10 EURO

Comments

This collection dedicated to the great artist Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) is the second issue of the series called "Spanish Painters", with which we want to pay homage to the most outstanding Spanish creators throughout History.Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquis of Dalí of Púbol (Figueras, May 11, 1904-Figueras, January 23, 1989), was a Spanish painter, sculptor, engraver, set designer and writer of the 20th century. He is considered one of the greatest representatives of surrealism.