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25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII 3rd portrait
| Gold (.900) | 8.06 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1885 |
| 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#17627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
M·S· 25 PESETAS ·M·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation: Constitutional king of Spain
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
27 fleur-de-lis
Comment
There is a rare coin with year 1881 and portrait without sideburns.Mint official's initials:
M=M.Morejon
S=P.Sala
M=A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 25 Pesetas coin featuring Alfonso XII's third portrait, minted between 1881 and 1885, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 MSM | 4366234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 MSM | 413741 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 MSM | 668855 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 MSM | 1032744 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 MSM | 491143 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait) 1881-1885 coin.