Council of Asturias and Leon Coin List
The Council of Asturias and Leon was a political and administrative body that emerged during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. This council, which operated in the regions of Asturias and Leon, issued its own currency as an emergency measure to cope with cash shortages and keep the local economy functioning during the conflict.
Historical context and creation of the Council
The Council of Asturias and Leon was established in September 1936, shortly after the outbreak of the Civil War. Its main objective was to coordinate Republican efforts in the region and to maintain control over the territories that had not yet fallen into the hands of the Nationalist forces. The council assumed local government functions and made crucial economic, military and social decisions. One of its most significant measures was the issuance of its own currency, known as "talones", to alleviate the lack of circulating currency and facilitate commercial transactions at a time of great economic instability.
The coins of the Council of Asturias and Leon
The "talones" issued by the Council of Asturias and Leon were characterized by their simple and functional design. They were printed on paper and circulated in denominations of 25 cents, 50 cents, 1 peseta and 2 pesetas. These banknotes bore the seal of the Council and a statement of their value, together with signatures of local authorities to authenticate them. The issuance of this emergency currency was a temporary but crucial measure to maintain economic activity in the region during the conflict. Today, these "stubs" are valuable pieces for collectors, as they represent a unique testimony of this turbulent period of Spanish history and of the efforts of local authorities to maintain some normality in times of war.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Council of Asturias and Leon coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Spain-Civil War
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Spain-Civil War.
Government of Euzkadi Municipal Councils of Menorca Council of Asturias and Leon Council of Santander,Palencia and BurgosCoin Catalog
España-Guerra Civil | 50 céntimos (Council of Asturias and Leon)
España-Guerra Civil | 1 peseta (Council of Asturias and Leon)
España-Guerra Civil | 2 pesetas (Council of Asturias and Leon)
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