© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
100 Pesetas - Amadeo I
1871 year| Gold (.900) | 32.25 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Amadeo I (1871-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 100 Pesetas (100 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 32.25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned oval coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEY 900 MILESIMAS 31 PIEZAS EN KILOG·
S·D· 100 PESETAS ·M·
Translation: Law 900 thousandths 31 pieces in a Kilogram
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Designer: José Esteban Lozano
Edge
Embossed lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: JUSTICIA Y LIBERTAD
Translation: Justice and liberty
Comment
The red gold coins were minted in 1903 as a present for Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy. He was collecting Savoy family's coins.The gold coins were made by alloying with silver in 1871, but with copper in 1903, hence the different color.
Mint official's initials: S(D.Alvarez), D(E.Diaz), M(A.Mendoza)
Interesting fact
The 100 Pesetas - Amadeo I 1871 coin from Spain is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of time when Amadeo I, the Duke of Aosta, was the King of Spain. He ruled from 1870 to 1873, and this coin was minted in 1871, making it a rare and unique piece of Spanish history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 SDM | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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