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10 Reales - Isabel II
| Silver (.900) | 13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1856 |
| Value | 10 Reales |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1848-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
PLUS ULTRA
* 10 REALES *
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
Further Beyond
10 Reales
Engraver: Remigio Vega
Edge
Embossed lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEY PATRIA REY
Translation: Law, country, king
Comment
KM#595.1 Barcelona 8 pointed starKM#595.2 Madrid 6 pointed star
KM#595.3 Seville 7 pointed star
Interesting fact
The 10 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Isabel II (1851-1856), was known as the "Isabelino" and was widely used throughout the Spanish Empire, including in the Americas. Its silver content of .900 made it a valuable and reliable currency, and its weight of 13 grams made it a substantial coin that was easily recognizable and difficult to counterfeit.
