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80 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte
| Gold (.875) | 6.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1813 |
| Value | 80 Reales |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO ·
80 R ·
·M· A·I·
Translation:
Under the Auspices of God there is Happiness on Both Sides
80 Reales
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 80 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte 1811-1813 coin from Spain is that it was minted during the brief period of French rule in Spain, known as the "Eclipse of the Spanish Monarchy." This period lasted from 1808 to 1813, during which time Spain was under French occupation and Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, was installed as the King of Spain. The coin features Joseph Bonaparte's image on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the blending of French and Spanish cultures during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 MAI | 440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 MAI | 238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 MRN | 161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 80 Reales - Jose I Bonaparte 1811-1813 coin.
