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© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
15 Centimos Olot
1937 year| Iron | 5.51 g | 30.2 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Olot (Province of Girona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 15 Centimos (0.15 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.51 g |
| Diameter | 30.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Stylized factory scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
24-IX-1937
15 CENTIMS
Translation:
September 24, 1937
15 Centimos
Comment
The total disappearance of fractional currency in Olot imposed the need to create smaller values to facilitate changes and the Municipal Government Commission agreed, in a session of September 8, 1037, to issue metallic coins of values 10 and 15 Centimos for a total amount of 6,250 Pesetas. This agreement was ratified by the Plenary Session of the Municipal Council on September 24, 1937.These coins were minted in iron by the Vilaseca i Bassa blacksmith shop in Barcelona. Due to the material (iron without any alloy) the minting was very problematic so the coins in many cases are very defective and, in the case of the 15 Cenimos especially (but not only), many did not circulate, believing that the total value of the minted in circulation may be around a hundred coins of the 25,000 initially planned.
Interesting fact
The 15 Centimos (Olot) 1937 coin from the Municipality of Olot (Province of Girona) made of Iron weighing 5.51 g is interesting because it was issued during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and features a unique design that reflects the political and historical context of the time. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a woman representing the Spanish Republic, while the reverse side shows an olive tree, which symbolizes peace and unity. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the complex history of Spain during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Centimos (Olot) 1937 coin.