20 Centavos - Alfonso XII 1880-1885 front 20 Centavos - Alfonso XII 1880-1885 back
20 Centavos - Alfonso XII 1880-1885 photo
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20 Centavos - Alfonso XII

 
Silver (.835) 5.192 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
King
Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1880-1885
Value
20 Centavos (0.20)
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
5.192 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 October 1904
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#20042
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
20 Cs.
DE Po.

Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España. 20 centavos de peso.

Translation: Constitutional King of Spain. 20 cents of a peso.

Engraver: Gregorio Sellán y González

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from the Philippines, minted between 1880 and 1885 during the reign of King Alfonso XII, features an interesting design element. On the obverse side of the coin, which is the front side, there is an image of the king, while on the reverse side, there is an image of a woman representing the Philippines. This design was meant to symbolize the king's authority and the connection between Spain and its colonies.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1880  70000 - - - - - -
1881  1029000 - - - - - -
1882  968000 - - - - - -
1883  1972000 - - - - - -
1884  859000 - - - - - -
1885  1344000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos - Alfonso XII 1880-1885 coin.