Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
5 Centimos - Provisional Government
1870 year| Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1868-1871) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1870 |
| 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#791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Rampant lion leaning on oval coat of arms of Spain within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOSCIENTAS PIEZAS EN KILOG·
CINCO CENTIMOS
OM
Unabridged legend: DOSCIENTAS PIEZAS EN KILOGRAMO
Translation:
Two hundred pieces in a Kilogram
Five Centimos
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Designer: Luis Plañiol Mendez
Edge
Plain
Comment
OM are Oeschger MesdachOne of the very few spanish modern coins with no reference to the country name
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimos coin from the Provisional Government of Spain in 1870 has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique combination of letters and numbers that spell out "5" in both Spanish and Catalan, which reflects the cultural diversity of Spain at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 OM | 287381000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimos - Provisional Government 1870 coin.
