1 peseta 1975
The coin 1 peseta from Spain comprises 7 issues minted between 1976 and 1980. In this series the mintage year is engraved inside the star. The standout issue of the series is the 1975*78 one. Here you will find all its numismatic data to appraise it —composition, weight, diameter, mint and mintage—, its value trend and the collectors who own it.
| KM#806 FO#114 | |
| Name | 1 peseta |
| Country | Spain |
| Period | Juan Carlos I |
| Shape | Round |
| Composition | Aluminium-bronze |
| Weight (g) | 3,50 g |
| Diameter (mm) | 21,00 mm |
| Popularity | |
| Price | $0.03 - $1.62 |
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| Year | Rarity | Mint | Mintage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975*76 | Very common | Madrid | 170.380.000 | Juan Carlos I |
| 1975*77 | Very common | Madrid | 243.380.000 | Juan Carlos I |
| 1975*78 | Very common | Santiago de Chile | Juan Carlos I - virgulilla de la Ñ corta. 8 separado | |
| 1975*78 | Very common | Londres | Juan Carlos I - virgulilla de la Ñ corta. 8 ligeramente separado y girado | |
| 1975*78 | Very common | Madrid | 603.320.000 | Juan Carlos I |
| 1975*79 | Very common | Madrid | 507.000.000 | Juan Carlos I |
| 1975*80 | Very common | Madrid | 590.000.000 | Juan Carlos I |
How much the 1 peseta coin from Spain is worth: value by year and grade
How much is the 1 peseta coin worth? Its market value ranges from $0.03 to $1.62 depending on the grade. Below is the table by year with the market prices assigned by collectors.
| Year | UNC | XF | VF | F | VG | G | PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975*76 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 1975*77 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 1975*78 | $1.62 | $1.44 | $1.35 | $1.27 | $1.24 | $1.22 | $1.21 |
| 1975*78 | $1.28 | ||||||
| 1975*78 | $0.40 | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.22 |
| 1975*79 | $0.47 | ||||||
| 1975*80 | $0.03 |
Description and history
The 1975 1 peseta coin: A symbol of the Spanish Transition
The 1975 1 peseta coin, issued during the reign of Juan Carlos I, is a representative piece of Spanish history. Made of aluminum-bronze, it has a diameter of 21 mm and weighs 3.5 grams. The obverse shows the profile of King Juan Carlos I looking to the left, accompanied by the inscription "JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA". On the reverse, the coat of arms of Spain appears together with the face value "1 PESETA".
This coin has a unique feature: although it bears the year 1975 on the obverse, the actual year of mintage is indicated on the star on the reverse, a typical detail on Spanish coins of the time. This system allowed the use of the same dies for several consecutive years, adding only the specific date of production on the star.
Historically, this coin marked a crucial period in the contemporary history of Spain. It was issued at a time of political transition after the death of Francisco Franco in 1975 and the beginning of the parliamentary monarchy under Juan Carlos I. The coin symbolizes the change towards a new stage in which Spain began to modernize economically and politically, leaving behind the Franco regime.
In addition, its simple but significant design reflects the values of unity and continuity that the new monarchy sought to convey. The presence of the Spanish coat of arms and the profile of the king reinforced the idea of a united nation under the leadership of the Crown, as it prepared for its integration into European institutions.
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