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50 Centimos - Alfonso XIII 4th portrait
1904 year| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1904 |
| 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#3155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
PLUS ULTRA
P·C· 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·C· ·V·
P = Vidal Pieró Zafra (assayer)
C = Rafael Caro y Fresneda (assayer)
V = Remigio Vega Vega (balance judge)
S·M· ·V·
S = Arturo Sandoval (assayer)
M = Miguel Martínez Fraile (assayer)
V = Remigio Vega Vega (balance judge)
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimos coin from Spain featuring Alfonso XIII's 4th portrait, minted in 1904, is interesting because it was produced during a time of significant political and social change in Spain. The coin was minted during the reign of Alfonso XIII, who was the king of Spain from 1886 until his abdication in 1931. This period saw the country undergo significant modernization and industrialization, as well as experience political unrest and instability. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 PCV | 1303000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 SMV | 4851000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait) 1904 coin.
