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50 Centimos - Alfonso XIII 3rd portrait
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1896-1900 |
| 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#14876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
S·M· 50 CENT. ·V·
Unabridged legend:
Rey Constitucional de España
50 Céntimos
Translation:
Constitutional King of Spain
Further beyond
50 Centimos
Engraver: Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Initials of mint officials:P=F.Peiro, G=A.Garcia
or
S=A.Sandoval, M=M.Martinez
and
V=R.Vega
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimos coin featuring Alfonso XIII's third 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 PGV | 296930 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 SMV | 2128369 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait) 1896-1900 coin.
