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20 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1813 |
| Value | 20 Reales |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM ET IND · REX.
M · A · I ·
20 R ·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex
Translation: King of Spain and Indies
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Edge
Embossed pattern
Comment
KM#551.1 BarcelonaKM#551.2 Madrid
KM#551.3 Seville
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Reales coin from Spain, featuring Jose I Bonaparte, is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil and conflict. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, which was a conflict between Spain and France that lasted from 1807 to 1814. The war was sparked by Napoleon's ambition to expand his empire and conquer Spain, and it resulted in the occupation of Spain by French forces. Despite this, the coin still features the Spanish monarch, Jose I Bonaparte, who was installed as king by Napoleon. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history and political tensions that existed during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 AI | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 AI | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 AI | 993000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 AI | 460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 AI | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 RN | 68000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte 1808-1813 coin.
