Country: Madrid, Spain. Queen Isabel II (1833-1868)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1853 (1852-1855)
Value: 1 Real (1)
Currency: Real (decimalized, 1848-1864)
Mintage: (18 %)
Mint: Sevilla
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Grade: XF (Holed)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 598.3 // Cal# 435
Obverse:
Young head to right, date below, legend around.
Lettering:
ISABEL 2A
POR LA GRACIA DE DIOS Y LA CONST•
1853•
Engraver: Remigio Vega Vega.
Translation: Isabel II by the grace of God and the Constitution. 1853.
Reverse:
Crowned arms divides value, two stars below (the number of branches serves as a Mintmark)
Lettering:
1. RL.
* REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS *ESPANAS
Translation: Queen of the Spains.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mints:
Barcelona, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879).
Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date).
Mintmark of Royal Mint of Spain.
Comments:
KM#598.1 8-pointed stars = minted in Barcelona.
KM#598.2 6-pointed stars = minted in Madrid.
KM#598.3 7-pointed stars = minted in Seville.
Reference : KM# 598.3 // Cal# 435
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)