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40 Reales - Isabel II
1864 year| Gold (.900) | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1864 |
| Value | 40 Reales |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1848-1873) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
* 40 RS. *
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
40 Reales
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Comment
KM#618.1 MadridKM#618.2 Seville
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Reales - Isabel II 1864 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new decimal currency system that replaced the old system of reales and maravedíes, and it featured a portrait of Queen Isabel II, who was the monarch at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the modernization and progress of Spain, and it was produced in large quantities to meet the growing demand for currency as the country's economy expanded. Despite its relatively low value, the 40 Reales coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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