Spain 100 Pesetas - Provisional Government, 1870
Information
Country
Spain
Currency
Peseta
(1868 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
100 Pesetas
Year
1870
Ruler
Provisional Government
(1868–1871)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
32.25
Diameter (mm)
35
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Pesetas from Spain. Issued in 1870. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 35 mm and weighs 32.25 g.
- Obverse
- Draped Hispania standing, facing left, with right arm raised, and holding laurel branch in left hand. Mountainous landscape in the background.
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Spain on oval shield, with Order of the Golden Fleece and crowned mantle. (.900 millesimal fineness 31 pieces in a kilogram)
- Edge
- Embossed lettering (National sovereignty)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 SD-M | 12 | (fr) (70) - rare |
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