1877 Spain Alfonso XII 5 Pesetas Silver Coin 18-77 DE-M Madrid Mint
1877 Spain Alfonso XII 5 Pesetas Silver Coin 18-77 DE-M Madrid Mint
1877 Spain Alfonso XII 5 Pesetas Silver Coin – Madrid Mint
Original Spanish 5 Pesetas silver coin issued during the reign of King Alfonso XII and struck at the Madrid Mint in 1877.
The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Alfonso XII surrounded by the inscription “ALFONSO XII POR LA G. DE DIOS”, with the date 1877 below.
The reverse displays the crowned Spanish coat of arms between the Pillars of Hercules, together with the inscription “REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA” and denomination 5 PESETAS.
The stars flanking the date correspond to the *18-*77 issue, and the reverse carries the D.E. – M assayer and mint marks.
Specifications:
- Country: Spain
- King: Alfonso XII
- Year: 1877
- Denomination: 5 Pesetas
- Variety: *18-77
- Mint: Madrid
- Marks: D.E. – M
- Composition: .900 Silver
- Standard Weight: 25 grams
- Diameter: 37 mm
- Actual Silver Weight: approximately 0.7234 troy oz
- Catalog: KM# 676 / Calicó 28
- Mintage: 6,987,293
A substantial 19th-century Spanish crown-size silver coin and an appealing piece of Spanish monetary history.
The coin is circulated and shows surface marks and wear consistent with its age and previous handling. It is being offered as an ungraded coin. Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photographs form an important part of the description and show the exact coin you will receive.