1 Centimo de Escudo - Isabel II
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1868 |
| Value | 1 Escudo cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Escudo (1864-1873) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS.
* 1 CENTIMO DE ESCUDO *
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
1 Centimo of Escudo
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#633.1 Barcelona - 8 pointed star
KM#633.2 Jubia - 4 pointed star
KM#633.3 Madrid - 6 pointed star
KM#633.4 Segovia - 3 pointed star
KM#633.5 Seville - 7 pointed star
OM are Oeschger, Mesdach y Cía., French company based in Strasbourg (France), contracted to manufacture the copper coins of this period in different Spanish mints.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centimo de Escudo coin was minted during the reign of Queen Isabel II of Spain, who ruled from 1833 to 1868. The coin was part of a decimalization effort, aimed at replacing the old system of pesos and reales with a new system based on the escudo. The 1 Centimo de Escudo coin was equivalent to one-hundredth of an escudo, and it was widely used in everyday transactions during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 OM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 OM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centimo de Escudo - Isabel II 1865-1868 coin.
