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Country: Spain. Carlos VII, Pretender of the Spanish throne (1848-1868-1909)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1875
Value: 5 Centimos (0.05)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: 50,000
Mint: Oñate
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Grade: F12-F15
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes, 02-28-1876
References: KM# 669, Cal# 11
Obverse:
Laureate head right of Don Carlos, legend around, initials of Mint under the truncation and a lily below.
Lettering:
CARLOS VII P. L. GRACIA DE DIOS REY DE LAS ESPAÑAS
O.T
Translation:
CHARLES VII BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF THE SPAINS
OT.
Reverse:
Crowned arms above sprigs, flanked by crowned monograms, within beaded circle.
Lettering:
5 CENTIMOS DE PESETA
1875
Translation:
FIVE CENTS OF PESATA
1875
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
Pretender Issue. Infante Carlos, Duke of Madrid (30 March 1848 – 18 July 1909) was the senior member of the House of Bourbon from 1887 until his death. He was the Carlist claimant to the throne of Spain under the name Carlos VII from 1868 until 1909.
Minted in Oñate, OT perhaps are initials of Oñate atelier in Spanish. Circulated in Basque Country and Navarre.
Reference : KM# 669, Cal# 11
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)