5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII 1st portrait; legend in edge
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1875-1877 |
| Value | 5 Pesetas (5 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 February 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEY 900 MILESIMAS 40 PIEZAS EN KILOG.
PLUS ULTRA
D·E· 5 PESETAS ·M·
Translation:
Law 900 thousandths 40 pieces in a Kilogram
Further beyond
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
Embossed lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: JUSTICIA Y LIBERTAD
Translation: Justice and liberty
Comment
Mint official's initials:D = E.Diaz
E = J.Escosura
M = A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesetas coin featuring Alfonso XII's first portrait, minted from 1875 to 1877, is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its limited production run and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 DEM | 8641000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 DEM | 8547961 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 DEM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (1st portrait; legend in edge) 1875-1877 coin.
