Country: Spain. King Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1882 (1879-1884)
Value: 2 Pesetas (2)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: 20,342,803
Mint: M SM
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 10.1 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 678, Cal# 46
Obverse:
Head to left, date below.
Lettering:
ALFONSO XII POR LA G· DE DIOS
* 1882 *
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan.
Translation: Alfonso XII by the grace of God. 1882.
Reverse:
Crowned arms, pillars, value below.
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
M·S· 2 PESETAS ·M·
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan.
Edge:
Reeded.
Comments:
There are variants of 1882 with overdate.
Mint official's initials:
M=M.Morejon
S=P.Sala
M=A.Mendoza
Reference : KM# 678, Cal# 46
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)