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320 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte
| Gold (.875) | 27 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1812 |
| Value | 320 Reales |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divides value in order chain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· IN · UTROQ · FELIX · AUSPICE · DEO ·
320 RS ·
·M· R·S·
Translation:
Under the Auspices of God there is Happiness on Both Sides
320 Reales
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 320 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte 1810-1812 coin from Spain is that it was minted during the brief period of French rule in Spain, known as the "Era de los Borbones" or "Bourbon Era." This coin was minted in 1810, just a year after Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, was installed as the King of Spain by French forces. The coin features an image of Joseph Bonaparte on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin was not widely accepted by the Spanish people, who remained loyal to their deposed monarch, Ferdinand VII. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 MAI | 64000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 MRS | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 320 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte 1810-1812 coin.
