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50 Centimos - Alfonso XIII 1st portrait
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1892 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (0.50 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 February 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
P·G· 50 CENT. ·M.
Unabridged legend:
Rey Constitucional de España
50 Céntimos
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
Further beyond
50 Centimos
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán y González
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Initials of mint officials (assayer's mark):
MP M = Mauricio Morejón Bueno, Pablo Salas Gabarell, Ángel Mendoza Ordóñez
PG M = Félix Miguel Peiró Rodrigo, Antonio García González, Ángel Mendoza Ordóñez
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimos coin featuring Alfonso XIII's first portrait has a unique feature - it has a small letter "A" below the king's neck, which signifies that it was minted in the city of Madrid. This coin was minted between 1889 and 1892, and the "A" mint mark was only used during this time period. This makes it a distinctive and interesting fact for collectors and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 MPM | 537260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 PGM | 3953540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimos - Alfonso XIII (1st portrait) 1889-1892 coin.
