2 Pesetas Asturias and León
1937 year| Copper-nickel | 8.08 g | 26.9 mm |
| Location | Provinces of Asturias and León (Spanish notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Council of Asturias and León (Consejo de Asturias y León) |
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 2 Pesetas (2 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.08 g |
| Diameter | 26.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 October 1937 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Date and face value with rising sun above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PESETAS
1937
Engraver: Mateo Careaga Guisasola
Edge
Plain
Comment
First coins were manufactured in Gernica, but when this city was bombed by Franco's troops on April 26, 1937, the machinery was moved to Aviles to continue issuing coins in this town.
Interesting fact
The 2 Pesetas coin from Asturias and León, minted in 1937, features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical significance of the region. The coin's obverse side showcases the effigy of King Alfonso XIII, while the reverse side features an image of the Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo, a prominent landmark in the region. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Spain, and its design serves as a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pesetas (Asturias and León) 1937 coin.