40 Centimos de Escudo - Isabel II
| Silver (.810) | 5.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1868 |
| Value | 40 Escudo cents (0.40) |
| Currency | Escudo (1864-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.810) |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
* 40 CENTs. DE ESCº. *
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
40 Centimos of Escudo
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#628.1 Barcelona 8 pointed starKM#628.2 Madrid 6 pointed star
KM#628.3 Seville 7 pointed star
Interesting fact
The 40 Centimos de Escudo coin was minted during the reign of Queen Isabel II of Spain, who ruled from 1833 to 1868. The coin was designed by Spanish engraver and artist, José María de la Vega, and features an image of the Queen on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.810) and weighed 5.2 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions. Interestingly, the 40 Centimos de Escudo coin was also known as the "Isabella coin" or "Izabelina" in Spanish, named after Queen Isabel II. It was a popular coin among collectors and was minted in several different years, with slight variations in design and mintage. Today, the coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1865 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1866 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Centimos de Escudo - Isabel II 1864-1868 coin.
