Second Republic (1931-1939) Coin List
The Second Spanish Republic, which lasted from 1931 to 1939, was a period of profound political, social and economic changes in Spain. During this period, important transformations took place in several areas, including the country's monetary system.
Historical context and monetary reforms
The proclamation of the Second Republic on April 14, 1931 marked the beginning of a new era in Spanish history. The republican government faced numerous challenges, among them the need to modernize and stabilize the country' s economy. In this context, several monetary reforms were carried out, one of the most significant being the introduction of the republican peseta in 1933. This new currency sought to reflect the values and ideals of the new regime, moving away from the monarchical symbols that had predominated until then. Coins of various values were minted, from 1 cent to 5 pesetas, with designs that included allegories of the Republic, historical figures and motifs related to agriculture and industry.
Characteristics and evolution of Republican coins
The coins of the Second Republic were characterized by their diversity and symbolic richness. Among the most outstanding were the 1 peseta silver coin, which showed a seated matron representing the Republic, and the 25 cent cupro-nickel coin, with the effigy of a woman wearing a Phrygian cap. As the 1930s progressed, political and economic instability affected coin production and circulation. With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936, the monetary situation became even more complex, with the issuance of emergency coins by local governments and the parallel circulation of coins in the Republican and National zones. This turbulent period culminated with the end of the Republic in 1939, also marking the end of its monetary system, which today is of great interest to collectors and historians for its historical and numismatic significance.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Second Republic (1931-1939) 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
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.
Catholic Monarchs 1474-1504 Habsbourgs 1516-1700 House of Bourbon 1700-1868 Provisional Government 1868-1871 Amadeo I and Charles VII 1870-1876 I Republic 1873-1873 Alfonso XII 1874-1885 Alfonso XIII 1886-1931 Second Republic 1931-1939 Franco Spanish State 1939-1975 Juan Carlos I 1975-2002 Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
España | 1 peseta (II Republic)
España | 25 céntimos (II Republic)
España | 5 céntimos (II Republic)
España | 25 céntimos (2nd Triumphal Year)
España | 50 céntimos (II Republic)
España | 50 céntimos (II Republic)
España | 1 peseta (II Republic)
España | 10 céntimos (II Republic)
España | 25 céntimos (II Republic)
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