25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) 1881-1885 front 25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) 1881-1885 back
25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) 1881-1885 photo
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25 Pesetas - Alfonso XII 3rd portrait

 
Gold (.900) 8.06 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1881-1885
Value
25 Pesetas (25&nbspESP)
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
References
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.