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5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII 3rd portrait
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1882-1885 |
| 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#14843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
M·S· 5 PESETAS ·M·
Unabridged legend: Rey Constitucional de España
Translation:
Constitutional king of Spain
Further beyond
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
27 fleur-de-lis
Comment
Mint official's initials:
M=M.Morejon, S=P.Sala
M=M.Morejon, P=F.M.Peiro
M=A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesetas coin featuring Alfonso XII's third portrait, minted between 1882 and 1885, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its silver content and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 MSM | 1661936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 MSM | 5507459 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 MSM | 5847819 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 MPM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1885 MSM | 11802513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait) 1882-1885 coin.
