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25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII 2nd portrait
| Gold (.900) | 8.06 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1876-1881 |
| Value | 25 Pesetas (25 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 March 1937 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
D·E· 25 PESETAS ·M·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation: Constitutional king of Spain
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
27 fleur-de-lis
Comment
Coins with 61 and 62 in stars were minted in XX century.Coin with 81 in star is rare with this portrait without sideburns.
Mint official's initials:
D=E.Diaz, E=J.Escosura
or
E=J.Escosura, M=M.Morejón
or
M=M.Morejón, S=P.Sala
and
M=A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 25 Pesetas coin featuring Alfonso XII's second portrait, minted from 1876 to 1881, is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its gold composition and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 DEM | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 DEM | 10047885 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 DEM | 5192244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 EMM | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 EMM | 3447000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 MSM | 6862947 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (2nd portrait) 1876-1881 coin.
