Alfonso XII (1874-1885) Coin List
The reign of Alfonso XII, which lasted from 1874 to 1885, marked a period of stability and modernization in Spain. Known as "The Peacemaker", Alfonso XII ascended to the throne after the turbulent Democratic Sexenio, inaugurating the Bourbon Restoration. During his reign, important economic reforms were implemented and coins were minted to reflect the nation's new era.
Economic and political reforms
Under the leadership of Alfonso XII, Spain experienced a period of relative peace and progress. The political system of turnism, established by Antonio Cánovas del Castillo, alternated power between conservatives and liberals, providing stability. This stability allowed for important economic advances, including the expansion of the railroads, the development of industry and the modernization of agriculture. The Bank of Spain became the sole issuer of national currency in 1874, centralizing and standardizing the Spanish monetary system.
Numismatics of the reign of Alfonso XII
Coins minted during the reign of Alfonso XII reflect the transition to a modern monetary system. The peseta system, which had been established in 1868 but was consolidated during this period, was introduced. The most common coins included 5 and 10 cent pieces in bronze, 50 cents and 1 peseta in silver, and 25 pesetas in gold. The obverse of these coins typically showed the profile of King Alfonso XII, while the reverse featured the coat of arms of Spain. The quality and consistency of these coins marked a significant advance in Spanish numismatics, laying the foundations for the monetary system that would last until the introduction of the euro.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Alfonso XII (1874-1885) 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 | 5 céntimos (Charles VII)
España | 10 céntimos (Charles VII)
España | 5 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
España | 1 peseta (Alfonso XII)
España | 25 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
España | 5 céntimos (Alfonso XII)
España | 10 céntimos (Alfonso XII)
España | 5 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
España | 10 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
España | 2 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
España | 2 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
España | 50 céntimos (Alfonso XII)
España | 1 peseta (Alfonso XII)
España | 25 pesetas (Alfonso XII )
España | 5 pesetas (Alfonso XII)
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