Distinctive feature Faux d'époque
Edge Plain
Face value 10 centimos
Grade VF-
Metal Copper
Mint Barcelona
Year of issue 1879
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Country: Spain. King Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type: Contemporary Counterfeit
Years: 1879
Value: 10 Centimos (0.10)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: -
Mint: Madrid (6 Pointed Star)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10.6 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Grade: VF/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: -
References: KM# 675, Cal# 69
Obverse:
Portrait of King Alfonso XII facing right, legend around, initials of engraver and date below bust.
Lettering:
ALFONSO XII POR LA GRACIA DE DIOS
G.S.
* 1879 *
Translation:
ALFONSO XII BY THE GRACE OF GOD
G.S.
* 1879 *
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Reverse:
Coat of arms of Spain, legend and value around.
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
* DIEZ CENTIMOS *
MO (! OM)
Translation:
Constl. (Constitutional) King of Spain
Ten Centimos
MO
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Edge:
Plain.
Mint:
Madrid, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879)
Comments:
Counterfeit coin with a roughly engraved date and with an error on the reverse concerning the abbreviation MO instead of OM.
Reference : KM# 675, Cal# 69
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)