2.50 Pesetas - Francisco Franco 1953 (1954-1971) front 2.50 Pesetas - Francisco Franco 1953 (1954-1971) back
2.50 Pesetas - Francisco Franco 1953 (1954-1971) photo
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2.50 Pesetas - Francisco Franco

1953 (1954-1971) years
Aluminium bronze (90% copper, 10% aluminium) 7 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
Ruling authority
Francisco Franco (1936-1975)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1953 (1954-1971)
Value
2.50 Pesetas (2.50&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (90% copper, 10% aluminium)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 July 1976
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5807
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Spain with yoke and arrows below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2'50 PESETAS
1971
UNA GRANDE LIBRE
PLUS ULTRA

Translation:
One, Great, Free
Further beyond

Engraver: Manuel Marín Jimeno

Edge

Reeded

Comment

From 1868 to 1982, two dates may be found on most Spanish coinage. The larger date is the year of authorization and the smaller date, incused on the two 6-pointed-stars found on most types, is the year of issue

Infograph for date location: