Country: Spain. King Alfonso XIII (1886-1931)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1893 (1892-1894)
Value: 5 Pesetas (5)
Currency: Peseta (1868-2001)
Mintage: 2,500,000
Metal: Silver
Weight: 24.96 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes (1939)
References: KM# 700, Cal# 21
Obverse:
Second portrait of young King Alfonso XIII facing left known as "Bucles", legend around and date below bust.
Lettering: ALFONSO XIII POR LA G. DE DIOS ★1893 ★
Translation: ALFONSO XIII BY THE G. OF GOD - 1893
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Reverse:
Crowned shield of Spain between Pillars. Legend around and value at bottom, On either side of the value, the initials of Mint officials.
Lettering:
REY CONTS.L DE ESPAÑA
P·G· 5 PESETAS ·M·
Translation:
CONST.L(CONSTITUTIONAL) KING OF SPAIN
P·G· 5 PESETAS ·M·
Engraver: Gregorio Sellan Gonzalez.
Edge:
Smooth with 3 groups of 9 fleurs de lys in relief.
Reference : KM# 700, Cal# 21
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Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)