ROME, c. 200 BC - 200 AD ~ Gold Bulla or amulet (.11g of 18K) ~ c. 7 x 12 mm, very thin gold. Bulla are typically round seals or (Latin) "a bubble." ~ A knowleagable numismatist thought it was more likely an amulet.

on horseback alongside Charlemagne

the Holy Roman Emperor who ruled a vast Habsburg empire

999 fine) gem proof from the partially-recognized Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara) commemorates the European Community (now European Union) and features two of the most significant figures in European history

This dual denomination reflects the coin's intent to honor the European Community

The coin's denomination in both Pesetas and ECUs (European Currency Units) is particularly interesting

" The inscription reads "EN HONOR A LA COMUNIDAD EUROPEA" (In Honor of the European Community) alongside "10 ECU

the Frankish king known as the "Father of Europe

This unique

showcasing pristine surfaces with a mirror-like finish and frosted design elements

The reverse depicts Charles V

The ECU was a unit of account used by the European Community before it was replaced by the Euro in 1999

dual-denomination silver (