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2 Pesetas - Provisional Government
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1868-1871) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1870 |
| 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 | 20 February 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 PIEZAS EN KILOGRAMO
PLUS ULTRA
D·E· 2 PESETAs ·M·
Translation:
100 pieces in a Kilogram
Further beyond
2 Pesetas
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design is based on coins of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.Dubious authenticity of coins with 68 in the star.
Mint official's initials:
S(D.Alvarez), N(R.Narvaez), M(A.Mendoza)
or D(E.Diaz), E(J.Escosura), M(A.Mendoza)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pesetas - Provisional Government 1869-1870 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The Provisional Government was established in 1868 after a revolution that overthrew the monarchy, and the coin was minted the following year as a temporary measure until a new currency could be introduced. Despite its temporary nature, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 SNM | 3269853 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 DEM | 4996834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 SNM | 1503872 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pesetas - Provisional Government 1869-1870 coin.
