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1 Peseta - Alfonso XII 1st portrait
1876 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1876 |
| Value | 1 Peseta (1 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 February 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
D·E· UNA PESETA ·M·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation:
Constitutional king of Spain
Further beyond
One Peseta
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint official's initials:D=E.Diaz
E=J.Escosura
M=A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 1 Peseta coin featuring Alfonso XII's first portrait, minted in 1876, was the first silver coin to be introduced in Spain since the reign of King Ferdinand VII. It was made of .835 silver and weighed 5 grams, making it a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were in circulation at the time. This change in material was a result of the country's shift towards a more modern and stable currency system, and it marked the beginning of a new era in Spanish numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 DEM | 4427000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peseta - Alfonso XII (1st portrait) 1876 coin.
