25 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (With mintmark) 1982-1984 front 25 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (With mintmark) 1982-1984 back
25 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (With mintmark) 1982-1984 photo
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25 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I With mintmark

 
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) 8.5 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1982-1984
Value
25 Pesetas (25&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1997
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#428
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Spanish Royal crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 PTAS
M

Unabridged legend: 25 Pesetas

Engraver: Francisco Martínez Tornero

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 25 Pesetas coin from Spain featuring Juan Carlos I, minted between 1982 and 1984, has a unique feature. It is the first coin in the history of Spanish numismatics to bear the image of a living person, King Juan Carlos I. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring deceased monarchs or other historical figures on coins. This coin also marks a transition towards more modern designs and materials in Spanish coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982 M 146000000 - - - - - -
1983 M 248000000 - - - - - -
1984 M 242000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (With mintmark) 1982-1984 coin.