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Spanish 5 Peseta Silver Crown Coins of Alphonso XIII |
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Description - First Type
Obverse
Portrait of Alfonso as a baby facing left, with the legend (inscription):-
ALFONSO XIII POR LA G. DE DIOS
1888 (1989, 1890, 1891, or 1992)
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. On all three types, both dates correspond with each other.
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.
Description - Second Type
Obverse
Portrait of Alfonso as a 6 year old, with wavy hair, facing left, with the legend (inscription):-
ALFONSO XIII POR LA G. DE DIOS
1892 (1993 or 1994)
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. Both dates correspond with each other.
Reverse
The reverse design is similar to that of the first type.
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.
Description - Second Type
Obverse
Portrait of Alfonso as a 10 year old, with generally shorter hair, facing left, with the legend (inscription):-
ALFONSO XIII POR LA G. DE DIOS
1899 (1997, 1998 or 1999)
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. Both dates correspond with each other.
Reverse
The reverse design is similar to that of the first and second types.
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 $ |
1888 | First Portrait | good Fine | Yes | £11 | $22 |
1888 | First Portrait | about VF | Yes | £16 | $32 |
1889 | First Portrait | about VF | Ask | £ | $ |
1890 | First Portrait | about VF | Yes | £25 | $50 |
1890 | First Portrait | good Fine | Yes | £16 | $32 |
1891 | First Portrait | good Fine | Yes | £11 | $22 |
1891 | First Portrait | about VF | Yes | £16 | $32 |
1892 | Second Portrait | Fine | Yes | £11 | $22 |
1893 | Second Portrait | good Fine | Ask | £ | $ |
1894 | Second Portrait | good Fine | Ask | £ | $ |
1896 | Third Portrait | good Fine | Ask | £ | $ |
1897 | Third Portrait | about VF | Ask | £25 | $50 |
1898 | Third Portrait | good Fine | Yes | £14 | $25 |
1899 | Third Portrait | good Fine | Ask | £ | $ |
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