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Medal - 1990 TFP Award; Eduardo Chillida

Features

Location Spain
King Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type Award medals › Artistic awards
Year 1990
Composition Silver
Weight 37.11 g
Size 55 × 38 mm
Shape Rectangular (irregular)
Technique Milled (high relief)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
565682

Commemorative issue

Eduardo Chillida

Series: Tomás Francisco Prieto Medalist Award

Obverse

Incuse abstract design with lettering of the spiritual song of San Juan de la Cruz.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN NO SÉ QUÉ
QUE
QUEDAN
BALBUCIENDO
6/40

Translation: A certain something that leaves them stammering.

Reverse

Stylized abstract relief design.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ECH

Unabridged legend: Eduardo Chillida

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mintmark of Royal Mint of Madrid Royal Mint of Madrid (Real Casa de la Moneda de Madrid), Spain (1591-date)

Comments

Eduardo Chillida Juantegui (San Sebastián, January 10, 1924 – San Sebastián, August 19, 2002) was a Spanish sculptor and engraver known for his works in iron and concrete, a prominent successor to the tradition of Julio González and Pablo Picasso.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1990)  40

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