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50 Centimos - Alfonso XIII 2nd portrait
1894 year| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| 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#18486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
P·G· 50 CENT. ·V·
Unabridged legend:
Rey Constitucional de España
50 Céntimos
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
Further beyond
50 Centimos
Engraver: Gregorio Sellán González
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Initials of mint officials:
P=V.Peiro
G=A.Garcia
V=R.Vega
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimos coin from Spain featuring Alfonso XIII's second portrait, minted in 1894, is interesting because it was produced during a time of significant political and economic change in Spain. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for the general population, and its design reflects the country's shift towards modernization and industrialization during the late 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 PGV | 1109205 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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