1 Peseta (Asturias and León) 1937 front 1 Peseta (Asturias and León) 1937 back
1 Peseta (Asturias and León) 1937 photo

1 Peseta Asturias and León

1937 year
Copper 4.76 g 23 mm
Description
Location
Provinces of Asturias and León (Spanish notgeld)
Issuing institution
Council of Asturias and León (Consejo de Asturias y León)
Period
Second Republic (1936-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1937
Value
1 Peseta (1&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1936-1939)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.76 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
21 October 1937
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#28587
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Date and face value with rising sun above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PESETA
1937

Engraver: Mateo Careaga Guisasola

Edge

Plain

Comment

The first coins were manufactured in Gernica, but when this city was bombed by Franco's troops on April 26, 1937, the machinery was moved to Aviles to continue issuing coins in this town.

Interesting fact

The 1 Peseta coin from Asturias and León, minted in 1937, features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical significance of the region. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of King Alfonso XIII, while the reverse side features an image of the Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo, the capital city of Asturias. This coin is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Spain, and its design reflects the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937  100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peseta (Asturias and León) 1937 coin.