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1 Centimo - Alfonso XIII 5th portrait
| Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1913 |
| Value | 1 Centimo (0.01 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 October 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
1 C
P·C· 1912 ·V·
Unabridged legend:
Rey Constitucional de España
1 Céntimo
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
1 Centimo
Engraver: Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Edge
Plain
Comment
Initials of mint officials:P=V.Peiro
C=R.Caro
V=R.Vega
Interesting fact
The 1 Centimo coin from Spain featuring Alfonso XIII's 5th portrait has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This was designed to help prevent counterfeiting, as it was difficult to produce coins with a hole in the early 20th century. This feature makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 PCV | 1462000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 PCV | 2109000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 PCV | 1429000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centimo - Alfonso XIII (5th portrait) 1911-1913 coin.
