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1 Peseta - Alfonso XIII 3rd portrait
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1896-1902 |
| 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#6275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
S·M· UNA PESETA ·V·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
Further beyond
One Peseta
Engraver: Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Initials of mint officials:P = F.Peiro, G = A.Garcia
S = A.Sandoval, G = A.Garcia
S = A.Sandoval, M = M.Martinez
V = R.Vega
Interesting fact
The 1 Peseta coin featuring Alfonso XIII's third portrait, minted from 1896 to 1902, is notable for being the first coin in Spain to display a portrait of a reigning monarch. This was a departure from the previous tradition of featuring the coat of arms or other symbols on coins. The coin's design was created by the artist José María de Utrillo y Monturiol and was minted in silver (.835) with a weight of 5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 PGV | 6412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 SGV | 7472000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 SMV | 18650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 SMV | 8449000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 SMV | 2599000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peseta - Alfonso XIII (3rd portrait) 1896-1902 coin.
