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2 Pesetas - Alfonso XIII 1st portrait
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1892 |
| Value | 2 Pesetas (2 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
M·P· 2 PESETAS ·M·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
Further beyond
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Comment
Initials of mint officials:
M=M.Morejon, P=F.Peiro
or
P=F.Peiro, G=A.Garcia
and
M=A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 2 Pesetas coin featuring Alfonso XIII's first portrait, minted from 1889 to 1892, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 MPM | 559000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 PGM | 93000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 PGM | 1379000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pesetas - Alfonso XIII (1st portrait) 1889-1892 coin.
