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5 Centimos - Alfonso XII
| Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1879 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (0.05 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 October 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
OM
CINCO CENTIMOS
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation:
Constitutional king of Spain
Five Centimos
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmark: 8-pointed star – Barcelona
NOTE: Letters after date are initials of mint officials.
NOTE: The OM stands for Oeschger Mesdach & Co, a French firm that minted coins out of Strasbourg, France.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimos coin from Spain featuring Alfonso XII, minted between 1877 and 1879, has an interesting feature. It has a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which is not commonly found on coins of this denomination. This crown symbolizes the monarch's power and authority and adds to the coin's historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 OM | 34376000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 OM | 67954000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 OM | 54994000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimos - Alfonso XII 1877-1879 coin.
