Country: Spain. King Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1876 (76)
Value: 1 Peseta (1)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: 4,427,000
Mint: Madrid
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 4.9 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VF20
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: 02-20-1939
References: KM# 672, Cal# 54
Obverse:
The head to left of King Alfonso XII, legend around, date below bust.
Lettering:
ALFONSO XII POR LA G· DE DIOS
★ 1876 ★
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Reverse:
The coat of arms of Spain with value below.
Lettering:
REY CONSTL DE ESPAÑA
D·E· UNA PESETA ·M·
Translation:
KING CONSTL OF SPAIN
D· E· ONE PESETA· M·
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mint:
Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date).
Mintmark of Royal Mint of Spain.
Comments:
Mint official's initials:
M=M.Morejon
S=P.Sala
M=A.Mendoza
Mintmark is in the six-pointed star.
Reference : KM# 672, Cal# 54
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)