50 Centimos - Provisional Government
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1868-1871) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1870 |
| 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#18367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
400 PIEZAS EN KILOGRAMO
PLUS ULTRA
S·N· 50 CENT. ·M·
Translation:
400 pieces in a Kilogram
Further beyond
50 Centimos
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint official's initials:
S D.Alvarez
N R.Narvaez
M A.Mendoza
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimos coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The Provisional Government issued this coin in 1869-1870, shortly after the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a provisional government. This coin was minted as a temporary solution to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation, and it was made of silver to ensure its value and authenticity. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 SNM | 452726 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 SNM | 538808 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimos - Provisional Government 1869-1870 coin.
