DEATH OF JUAN BAUTISTA AZOPARDO 175th Anniversary Silver Coin 10€ Euro Malta 2023
This amazing Silver coin celebrates the 175th Anniversary the death of Juan Bautista Azopardo, was an Argentine naval officer who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence, he was born on January 1772, in Buenos Aires, and joined the Spanish Navy at a young age. The coin has a Proof quality and comes in a case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of 600 pieces worldwide.
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€89.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Malta
- Year
- 2023
- Face Value
- 10 Euro
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .925
- Weight (g)
- 28.28
- Diameter (mm)
- 38.61
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 600
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
The reverse of the coin depicts Juan Bautista Azopardo, an Argentine naval officer who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence. During the Argentine War of Independence, Azopardo switched sides and joined the patriot forces fighting for independence from Spain. He played an important role in the naval battles of the time, commanding various ships and leading successful attacks against Spanish forces. The design also reports the inscriptions: "JUAN BAUTISTA AZOPARDO"- the name of the coin and the issuing country, "10 EURO" - the face value and "1772-1848" - the anniversary. On the obverse, the Coat of Arms of Malta and the inscriptisons: "2023" - year of issue, "REPUBBLIKA TA MALTA" - the issuing authority.
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