Country: Spain. King Alfonso XIII (1886-1931)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1891 (1888-1892)
Value: 5 Pesetas (5)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: 11,659,556
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 24.8 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Grade: VF35
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes (1939)
References: KM# 689, Cal# 17
Obverse:
The toddler portrait of King Alfonso XIII facing left. Legend around with the initials of engraver under truncation and date below.
Lettering:
ALFONSO XIII POR LA G. DE DIOS
1891
G · S ·
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Reverse:
The crowned Spanish coat of arms with pillars and the value below. On either side of the value, the initials of Mint officials.
Lettering:
REY CONST.L DE ESPANA
M·P· 5 PESETAS ·M·
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Edge:
Smooth with 3 groups of 9 fleurs de lys in relief.
Reference : KM# 689, Cal# 17
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)