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10 Centavos - Alfonso XII
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1880-1885 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1904 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
10 Cs.
DE Po.
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España. 10 centavos de peso.
Translation: Constitutional King of Spain. 10 cents of a peso.
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán y González
Edge
Reeded
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 5 Francs per Peso or 5 Centimes per Centavo
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from the Philippines, minted between 1880 and 1885 during the reign of King Alfonso XII, features an interesting design element. On the obverse side of the coin, which is the front side, there is an image of the king, while on the reverse side, there is an image of a woman representing the Philippines. This design was meant to symbolize the king's rule over the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 624000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 525000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 983000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 5624662 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos - Alfonso XII 1880-1885 coin.
