20 Centimos - Provisional Government
| Silver (.835) | 1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1868-1871) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1869-1870 |
| Value | 20 Centimos (0.20 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 February 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1000 PIEZAS EN KILOGRAMO
PLUS ULTRA
S·N· 20 CENT. ·M·
Translation:
1000 pieces in a Kilogram
Further beyond
20 Centimos
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Reeded
Comment
20 cent coins were not minted for regular circulation, these coins are a special edition made for the demand of collectors. The design is based on coins of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.Mint official's initials:
S D.Alvarez
N R.Narvaez
M A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centimos coin from Spain's Provisional Government (1869-1870) is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The Provisional Government was established after the overthrow of Queen Isabella II, and the coin was minted as a temporary solution to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite its limited circulation, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 SN-M | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 SN-M | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimos - Provisional Government 1869-1870 coin.
