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1 Peseta - Alfonso XII 2nd portrait
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1885 |
| 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#5581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
M·S· 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:M=M.Morejon
S=P.Sala
M=A.Mendoza
Mintmark is in the six-pointed star
1885 coins have a combined mintage of about 3,954,000.
Interesting fact
The 1 Peseta coin featuring Alfonso XII's second portrait was minted during a time of significant change in Spain. The country was experiencing political instability and economic challenges, which led to the replacement of the silver peseta with a new currency, the gold peseta, in 1885. As a result, the 1 Peseta - Alfonso XII (2nd portrait) coin was only in circulation for a brief period, making it a relatively rare and collectible item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 MSM | 798809 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 MSM | 3505024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 MSM | 8445839 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 MSM | 3336386 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 MSM | 1528418 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait) 1881-1885 coin.
