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10 Pesetas - Alfonso XII 2nd portrait
| Gold (.900) | 3.22 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1879 |
| Value | 10 Pesetas (10 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 March 1937 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
D·E· 10 PESETAS ·M·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation: Constitutional king of Spain
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coins with 61 or 62 in star are minted in XX century.Mint official's initials:
E=J.Escosura
M=M.Morejon
M=A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesetas coin featuring Alfonso XII's second portrait, minted between 1878 and 1879 in Spain, is made of gold with a purity level of .900, which means it contains 90% gold and 10% other metals. This coin weighs 3.22 grams and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 DEM | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 EMM | 90617 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 EMM | 33247 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (2nd portrait) 1878-1879 coin.
