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5 Centimos de Escudo - Isabel II
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1868 |
| Value | 5 Escudo cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Escudo (1864-1873) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
🟌 5 CENTIMOS DE ESCUDO 🟌
OM
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
5 Centimos of Escudo
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#635.1 Barcelona - 8 pointed star
KM#635.2 Jubia - 4 pointed star
KM#635.3 Madrid - 6 pointed star
KM#635.4 Segovia - 3 pointed star
KM#635.5 Seville - 7 pointed star
OM are Oeschger, Mesdach y Cía., French company based in Strasbourg (France), contracted to manufacture the copper coins of this period in different Spanish mints.
Interesting fact
The 5 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 sculptor, 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 bronze and had a diameter of 25mm. It was a widely used denomination during its time and was minted in several different years, making it a popular collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 OM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 OM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 OM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimos de Escudo - Isabel II 1865-1868 coin.
