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5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait)

🇪🇸 Spain · 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) · 1869–2001
Regular
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
MintmarkM S M
Mintage 16,898,223 Combined across issues: M S M 3,144,452; M S M 1,951,258; M S M 11,802,513; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished
Edge27 fleur-de-lis
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerGregorio Sellán y González
ReferenceCal# 34-43, KM# 688
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ESP-2272

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1885 Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) coins were minted?
16,898,223 were struck (Combined across issues: M S M 3,144,452; M S M 1,951,258; M S M 11,802,513; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1885 Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1885 Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1885 Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XII (3rd portrait) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.