Country: Madrid, Spain. Queen Isabel II (1833-1868)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1857 (1857-1864)
Value: 1 Real (1)
Currency: Real (decimalized, 1848-1864)
Mintage: (4 %)
Mint: Madrid
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 606.2 // Cal# 420
Obverse:
Laureate head to right, date below, legend around.
Lettering:
ISABEL 2A POR LA G• DE DIOS Y LA CONST•
1857•
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón.
Translation: Isabel II by the grace of God and the Constitution. 1857.
Reverse:
Crowned arms divides value, two stars below (the number of branches serves as a Mintmark)
Lettering:
1. RL.
* REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
Translation: Queen of the Spains.
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mints:
Barcelona, Spain (801-1720, 1808-1879).
Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date).
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# 606.2 // Cal# 420
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Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)