One of the popular coin denominations of the 19^th century in Europe was the Spanish peseta. A silver coins with a weight similar to the US silver dollar of the era, the 5 Peseta Silver coin from Spain was available for 30 years during the latter half of the 19^th century. Right now, you can buy 5 Pesetas Silver Coins from Spain online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective plastic flip!
• Dates range from 1869 to 1899!
• Contains .7234 Troy oz of actual silver content.
• Bears a face value of 5 Pesetas fully backed by the Spanish government.
• The obverse includes one of four possible designs.
• On the reverse is the Spanish coat of arms.
• Please remember dates and designs could match when you buy more than one.

With your purchase of 5 Pesetas Silver Coins in this listing comes a coin from the Spanish Empire. These coins were produced primarily by the Madrid Mint in Spain and issued with a static reverse design and varying obverse images. Spain introduced the 5 Pesetas Silver coin in 1869 following the introduction of the Third Decimal Coinage system.

Please note that coins in this listing are chosen at random by our Provident Metals warehouse team. Once your payment is processed, coins are picked for shipping. We cannot guarantee the date mark or design you receive, and if you buy more than one coin, you could get dates and designs that match.

Obverse

The obverse face of 5 Pesetas Silver Coins includes varying images. The first year of issue in the series featured the female personification of Spain, a feminine figure sitting in a reclined position. Issued through the first year of availability in 1869 and 1870, the inscriptions include the nation of issue and year of issue. Beginning with the 1871 issue of the coins, the reigning monarch in Spain was depicted on the obverse of the 5 Pesetas Silver Coins. King Amadeo I reigned from 1870 to 1873. Other images include that of King Alfonso XII and XIII throughout the release of the 5 Pesetas Silver Coins.

Reverse

On the reverse side of the 5 Pesetas Silver Coins is a depiction of the Spanish coat of arms. The design includes a quartered shield with a fifth design field in the lower half of the shield. The five segments of the shield include symbols for the House of Castile, Leon, Navarre, Aragon, and Grenada.

History

No 5 Pesetas Silver Coins were issued in Spain in 1874 as the monarchy had been abdicated by Amadeo I and the First Republic of Spain established. One year later, however, the monarch was restored with King Alfonso XII on the throne.

Ordering

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