I Republic (1873-1873) Coin List
The First Spanish Republic, proclaimed on February 11, 1873, marked a brief but significant period in the history of Spain. During its short existence of just 11 months, this political regime introduced important changes in various aspects of Spanish society, including the monetary system.
Historical and political context
The First Republic emerged after the abdication of King Amadeo I of Savoy, at a time of great political and social instability. The new republican government, initially led by Estanislao Figueras, faced numerous challenges, such as the Carlist wars, the cantonalist movement and tensions with the Catholic Church. Despite its short duration, the Republic attempted to implement progressive reforms, such as the separation of Church and State, the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico and the territorial reorganization of the country.
Monetary system and numismatics
In the numismatic field, the First Republic inherited the monetary system established by the Provisional Government of 1868, based on the peseta as the monetary unit. During this period, coins were minted reflecting the new republican ideals. Among the most outstanding were the 5 silver peseta coins, known as "duros", which had on their obverse side the allegory of Hispania reclining on the Pyrenees, symbolizing the new nation. On the reverse side was the coat of arms of Spain without the royal crown, surrounded by the legend"España" (Spain). In addition, 5 and 10 cent copper coins were issued, showing the lion rampant holding the national coat of arms. These coins, although limited in number due to the brevity of the regime, are today valuable numismatic testimonies of this fascinating period of Spanish history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable I Republic (1873-1873) 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 (Cantonal Revolution)
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