10 Centimos - Charles VII (Pretender) 1875 front 10 Centimos - Charles VII (Pretender) 1875 back
10 Centimos - Charles VII (Pretender) 1875 photo
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10 Centimos - Charles VII Pretender

1875 year
Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) 10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
Ruling authority
Charles VII (1863-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1875
Value
10 Centimos (0.10&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 1876
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#19617
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain with olive branches and two crowned monograms "C7" of pretender King Charles VII.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10 CENTIMOS DE PESETA
C7 C7
1875

Translation: 10 Centimos of Peseta

Edge

Plain

Comment

Pretender Issue. Infante Carlos, Duke of Madrid (30 March 1848 – 18 July 1909) was the senior member of the House of Bourbon from 1887 until his death. He was the Carlist claimant to the throne of Spain under the name Carlos VII from 1868 until 1909.
Circulated in Basque Country and Navarre.

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design, with the portrait of Charles VII, who was a pretender to the Spanish throne, on one side, and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This design was only used for a short period of time, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1875 OT 100000 - - - - - -

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