100 Reales - Isabel II (Doblon) 1850-1851 front 100 Reales - Isabel II (Doblon) 1850-1851 back
100 Reales - Isabel II (Doblon) 1850-1851 photo
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100 Reales - Isabel II Doblon

 
Gold (.900) 8.3 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
Queen
Isabella II (1833-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1850-1851
Value
100 Reales
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1848-1873)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.3 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14828
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
·M· C· L·
DOBLON DE 100 RS.

Translation:
Queen of the Spains
Doblon of 100 Reales

Engraver: Remigio Vega

Comment

KM#594.1 Barcelona 8 pointed star
KM#594.2 Madrid 6 pointed star
KM#594.3 Seville 7 pointed star

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Reales - Isabel II (Doblon) 1850-1851 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the Spanish economy, which had been struggling with high inflation and debt. Despite the challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now a sought-after collector's item.