5 Centimos (Gratallops) ND (1937) front 5 Centimos (Gratallops) ND (1937) back
5 Centimos (Gratallops) ND (1937) photo
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5 Centimos Gratallops ND

1937 year
Iron 2.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Gratallops (Province of Tarragona)
Period
Second Republic (1936-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1937
Value
5 Centimos (0.05&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1936-1939)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.6 g
Size
21 mm
Shape
Square with angled corners
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 April 1939
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#69232
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimos (Gratallops) ND (1937) coin was issued during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and features a unique design that reflects the political and social climate of the time. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a woman representing the Spanish Republic, surrounded by the words "REPUBLICA ESPAÑOLA" and the date "1937". The reverse features a stylized image of a grapevine, symbolizing the agricultural richness of the Gratallops region, and the denomination "5 CENTIMOS". The coin's design was created by the artist and sculptor, Josep Clarà, who was known for his work in the modernist style. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous period of Spanish history.