Distinctive feature Imitation (Ancient), Re-engraved
Edge Plain
Face value 10 centimos
Metal Bronze
Year of issue 1878
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Country: Spain. King Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1878 (1877-1879)
Value: 10 Centimos (0.10)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: 68,740,000
Mint: Barcelona (8 Pointed Star)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 9.7 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Grade: XF (Contemporary Counterfeit coin + Satirical stripes: Military Beret)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes, 10-29-1941
References: KM# 675, Cal# 68
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.
* 1878 *
Translation:
ALFONSO XII BY THE GRACE OF GOD
G.S.
* 1878 *
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Reverse:
Coat of arms of Spain, legend and value around.
Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
* DIEZ CENTIMOS *
OM
Translation:
Constl. (Constitutional) King of Spain
Ten Centimos
OM
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Edge:
Plain.
Mint:
Barcelona, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879)
Comments:
There are variety in the mints refers to the Oeschger Mesdach.
Until 1980
OM - Oeschger Mesdach & Co.
3-pointed star - Segovia after 1868
4-pointed star - Jubia
6-pointed star - Madrid
7-pointed star - Seville
8-pointed star – Barcelona
NOTE: Letters after date are initials of mint officials.
NOTE: The OM stands for Oeschger Mesdach & Co, a French firm that minted coins out of Strasbourg, France.
Reference : KM# 675, Cal# 68
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)