Provisional Government (1868-1871) Coin List
The Provisional Government of Spain, which lasted from 1868 to 1871, was a crucial transitional period in Spanish history. During these years, important political and economic changes were implemented, including a significant monetary reform that left a lasting imprint on Spanish numismatics.
Historical and political context
The Provisional Government emerged after the Glorious Revolution of 1868, which overthrew Queen Isabella II. This period was characterized by the search for a new state model and the drafting of the 1869 Constitution, which established a parliamentary monarchy. Political instability and debates about the future of Spain marked these years, while searching for a new monarch and facing challenges such as the Cuban insurrection and tensions with the Carlists.
Monetary and numismatic reform
One of the most outstanding actions of the Provisional Government was the monetary reform of 1868. This reform introduced the peseta as the official monetary unit, replacing the escudo. New coins were issued with innovative designs, such as the famous "Hispania" on silver coins and the national coat of arms on gold coins. Denominations included pieces of 1, 2, 5 and 10 cents in bronze, 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 pesetas in silver, and 25 pesetas in gold. These coins, known as "coins of the Provisional Government", are highly valued by collectors due to their historical importance and the quality of their minting, mainly done at the Madrid Mint.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Provisional Government (1868-1871) 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 | 20 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 1 escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 40 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 2 escudos (Elizabeth II)
España | 4 escudos (Elizabeth II)
España | 1/2 céntimo de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 1/2 centimo de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 1 céntimo de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 1 centimo de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 1 céntimo de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 1 céntimo de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 2 1/2 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 2 1/2 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 2 1/2 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 2 1/2 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 5 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 5 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 5 céntimos de escudo (Elizabeth II)
España | 10 escudos
España | 25 milésimas de escudo (Provisional Government)
España | 20 céntimos (Provisional Government)
España | 50 céntimos (Provisional Government)
España | 1 peseta (Provisional Government)
España | 1 peseta (Provisional Government)
España | 2 pesetas (Provisional Government)
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