© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
10 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte
| Silver (.903) | 13 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1813 |
| Value | 10 Reales |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM ET IND · REX.
M · R · N ·
10 R ·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex
Translation: King of Spain and Indies
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Comment
Varieties:
1812 M RN One globe (Cal#44, One globe in 6th quarter of Coat of arms)
(Image from the authorized website Tauler & Fau)
1812 M RN Two globes (Cal#42, Two globes in 6th quarter of Coat of arms)
(Image from the authorized website Aureo & Calicó)
Interesting fact
The 10 Reales coin from Spain featuring Jose I Bonaparte was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. Jose I, also known as Joseph Bonaparte, was the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte and was installed as the King of Spain by his brother after the French invasion of Spain in 1808. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1810 to 1813, and features his image on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. Despite the political upheaval, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
