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1 Centimo - Provisional Government
1870 year| Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1868-1871) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1870 |
| 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#2817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Rampant lion leaning on oval coat of arms of Spain within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MIL PIEZAS EN KILOG·
OM
UN CENTIMO
Translation:
One thousand pieces in a Kilogram
One Centimo
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Designer: Luis Plañiol Mendez
Edge
Plain
Comment
L.M. are engraver's initialsOM are Oeschger Mesdach
One of the very few spanish modern coins with no reference to the country name
Interesting fact
The 1 Centimo coin from the Provisional Government of Spain in 1870 has an interesting feature. It has a unique design, showcasing a shield with the Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches. This design was meant to symbolize peace and unity during a time of political turmoil in Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 OM | 169890697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centimo - Provisional Government 1870 coin.
