Amadeo I and Charles VII (1870-1876) Coin List
The period between 1870 and 1876 in Spain was a time of great political and monetary instability. During these years, the country experienced the reign of Amadeo I and the beginning of the Third Carlist War, with Charles VII as pretender to the throne. These events had a significant impact on Spanish numismatics.
Amadeo I and his brief reign
Amadeo I of Savoy reigned in Spain from 1871 to 1873, in a period marked by instability and political conflicts. During his short reign, coins were minted with his effigy, including pieces of 5 pesetas in silver and 25 pesetas in gold. These coins are highly valued by collectors due to their scarcity and short minting period. The Amadeo I series is characterized by presenting his portrait in profile facing left, with the legend "AMADEO I REY DE ESPAÑA" on the obverse, while the reverse shows the coat of arms of Spain with the royal crown.
Charles VII and the Third Carlist War
Parallel to the reign of Amadeo I and during the First Spanish Republic, Carlos VII, Carlist pretender to the throne, started the Third Carlist War in 1872. During this conflict, which lasted until 1876, coins were minted in the territories controlled by the Carlists, mainly in the north of Spain. These Carlist coins are of great numismatic interest and are characterized by the effigy of Charles VII and the legend "CARLOS VII P[or] L[a] G[racia] D[e] GOD KING OF SPAIN". Copper pieces of 5 and 10 peseta cents were issued, as well as silver coins of 1 and 5 pesetas. These coins, known as "carlista hard", are highly prized by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance, as they represent a period of division and conflict in the history of Spain.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Amadeo I and Charles VII (1870-1876) 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 pesetas (Amadeo I)
España | 25 pesetas (Amadeo I)
España | 100 pesetas (Amadeo I)
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