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| Spanish 5 Peseta Silver Crown Coins of Alphonso XII |
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Description - First Type
Obverse
First portrait of Alfonso facing right, with the inscription:-
ALFONSO XII REY DE ESPAÑA
1875 (or 1876)
There are two dates on each coin, the larger one being the year of authorisation, and the smaller date, the last two figures of which are shown incuse on the small star to the right of the larger date, is the date of striking.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain, a quartered shield, surmounted by a large crown, flanked by two columns, with a scrolled ribbon bearing the motto:
PLUS ULTRA
The legend reads:
LEY 900 MILLESIMAS 40 PIEZAS EN KILOG.
5 PESETAS
The mintmaster's initials and the mintmark (M = Madrid) are to the left and right of the value.
Description - Second Type
Obverse
Second portrait of Alfonso facing right, with the changed inscription:-
ALFONSO XII POR LA G. DE DIOS
1882 (1883, 1884, or 1885)
There are two dates on each coin, the larger one being the year of authorisation, and the smaller date, the last two figures of which are shown incuse on the small star to the right of the larger date, is the date of striking.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain, a quartered shield, surmounted by a large crown, flanked by two columns, with a scrolled ribbon bearing the motto:
PLUS ULTRA
The changed legend reads:
REY CONST DE ESPANA
5 PESETAS
The mintmaster's initials and the mintmark (M = Madrid) are to the left and right of the value.
Description - Third Type
The third issue is similar to the second issue, except for the changed, more mature, portrait.
Obverse
Third portrait of Alfonso facing right, with the inscription:-
ALFONSO XII POR LA G. DE DIOS
1882 (1883, 1884, or 1885)
There are two dates on each coin, the larger one being the year of authorisation, and the smaller date, the last two figures of which are shown incuse on the small star to the right of the larger date, is the date of striking.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain, a quartered shield, surmounted by a large crown, flanked by two columns, with a scrolled ribbon bearing the motto:
PLUS ULTRA
The legend reads:
REY CONST DE ESPANA
5 PESETAS
The mintmaster's initials and the mintmark (M = Madrid) are to the left and right of the value.
Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Silver Content |
| 5 Pesetas | 37 | 25.0000 | .900 | .7234 |
Notes
Denomination = Face Value of Coin
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Fineness = Proportion of silver
Weight = Total weight in grams
Silver Content = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
| Date | Description | Grade | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1875 | First Type | good Fine | Yes | £12 | $24 |
| 1878 | Second Type | good Fine | Yes | £12 | $24 |
| 1885 | Third Type | good Fine | Yes | £11 | $22 |
| 1885 | Third Type | about VF | Yes | £16 | $32 |
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