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2 Centimos - Alfonso XIII 4th portrait
| Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1905 |
| Value | 2 Centimos (0.02 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 October 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONTSL. DE ESPAÑA
2 C
S· M· 1904 ·V·
Unabridged legend:
Rey Constitucional de España
2 Céntimos
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
2 Centimos
Engraver: Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint officials:S = A. Sandoval
M = M. Martinez
V = R. Vega
Interesting fact
The 2 Centimos - Alfonso XIII (4th portrait) 1904-1905 coin from Spain features a unique design element - the crown on the obverse (front) side of the coin is smaller than the one on the reverse (back) side. This was a deliberate design choice made by the artist, Juan de la Cierva, to symbolize the transition from the old monarchy to the new one.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centimos - Alfonso XIII (4th portrait) 1904-1905 coin.
