© Subastas Ibercoin
© Subastas Ibercoin
1 Peseta (Falset) ND
| Plastic (Translucent celluloid) | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Falset (Province of Tarragona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Peseta (1 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Plastic (Translucent celluloid) |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#332728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value in black on center of circular and translucent celluloid orange disc
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 PESSETA
Translation: 1 Peseta
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local Spanish Civil War coins: Created by municipalities, cooperatives, unions and other organizations due to the scarcity of fiduciary currency in small purchases and exchanges during the Spanish Civil War.Municipality: Falset - Province: Tarragona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
Interesting fact
The 1 Peseta coin from the Municipality of Falset in the Province of Tarragona, made of translucent celluloid, is a unique and rare coin that was issued in the 1930s as part of a local currency initiative. The use of translucent celluloid as a material for coins was a novel approach at the time, and it gives the coin a distinctive look and feel. The coin's design features the image of a woman representing the municipality, surrounded by agricultural symbols and the coin's denomination. Despite its small value, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
