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25 Centimos "Caraba"
1925 year| Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1925 |
| Value | 25 Centimos (0.25 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Large central denomination, crown above, leaves on both sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
P·C· CÉNTIMOS ·S·
Translation: 25 Centimos
Engraver: José Eusebio Espinós Gisbert
Designer: Manuel Castro Gil
Edge
Plain
Comment
The name of this coin on Numista is "Caraba" which translates (wikipedia) to "caravel," among other things so apparently it refers to the ship on the obverse (Portuguese Prince Henry the Navigator saw to the development of the caravel which led to the Age of Exploration).
Initials of mint officials:
P=V.Peiro
C=R.Caro
S=J.Segura
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimos "Caraba" coin from Spain, minted in 1925, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural history. The obverse side of the coin depicts a farmer plowing a field with a carabao, a type of water buffalo commonly used in rice cultivation. This design highlights the importance of agriculture and the hard work of farmers in Spain's rural communities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 PCS | 8001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimos "Caraba" 1925 coin.
