100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1975 (1976) front 100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1975 (1976) back
100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1975 (1976) photo
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100 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I

1975 (1976) year
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) 17 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1975 (1976)
Value
100 Pesetas (100&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1997
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#2374
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 PTAS
19 76
UNA GRANDE LIBRE
PLUS ULTRA

Unabridged legend: 100 Pesetas

Translation:
One Great Free
Further beyond

Engraver: Manuel Marín Jimeno

Edge

Embossed lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: UNA GRANDE LIBRE

Translation: One Great Free

Interesting fact

The 100 Pesetas coin featuring Juan Carlos I, minted in 1975 and released in 1976, was the first coin in Spain to feature the image of a living person. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring historical figures or symbols on Spanish coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975 (1976)  400000 - - - - - -

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