The Spanish Royal Mint celebrates this special anniversary with a series of beautiful commemorative coins, featuring highlights of the famous artworks that can be found in the museum.
Coin Highlights:
- Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins.
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Square shaped coin comes in protective capsule with a box and certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Depicts the famous Prince Baltasar Carlos on Horseback painting by Diego Velazquez, with legend above 'Velazquez'.
- Reverse: Features the denomination, the official Prado Museum Bicentenary logo next to the Diego Velasques statue, which is located in front of the museum entry. 'BICENTENARIO DEL PRADO".
- Minted and guaranteed by the Spanish Royal Mint.
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Add this beautiful Spanish Proof Silver coin commemorating the Prado Bicentenary to your collection today!
To symbolize the continuity of the dynasty, the equestrian portraits of Philip III and Queen Margaret of Austria, the parents of Philip IV, were arranged on the west wall of the Salon de Reinos, while on the opposite wall were those of Philip IV and his wife, Isabel de Bourbon. That of his heir, Price Baltasar Carlos, was placed between the two over a door, which explains the proportions of the horse, painted to be seen from below. Baltasar Carlos, Philip IV's longed for first son, is shown with a general's staff of command, indicating his readiness to take up the reins of monarchy. His early death was to prevent him from doing so.
The 'Museo Nacional del Prado' is considered to have one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 20th century. The Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world and considered one of the greatest art museums in the world. The collection currently contains over 20,000 drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures and other works of art and historic documents.
