Spain

Historical Context

1878 is the year the United States struck its first Morgan silver dollar, designed by Englishman George T. Morgan, while the Madrid Mint was striking these silver "duros" of Alfonso XII.

Condition

[Est. F-VF] Even circulation wear on the hair, cheek and shield; many fine hairlines; gray-brown toning with darker deposits in the legends and on the edge; a small rim bump below the date. The date stars are present, but their digits are worn and cannot be read. Not certified; grade is the seller's estimate. Please judge from the photos and video.

Shipping

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Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Alfonso XIII was born at the Royal Palace of Madrid on May 17, 1886, the posthumous son of Alfonso XII, and was king from birth. His mother, Maria Christina of Austria, served as regent until 1902, which is why this coin shows a king not yet two years old.

Condition

[Est. VF-XF] Wear on the hair and cheek; many fine hairlines in both fields; a few dark toning spots on the face and reverse. Not certified; grade is the seller's estimate. Please judge from the photos and video.

Shipping

Ships free within the US by USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Julio Romero de Torres (1874-1930) was a painter from Córdoba, famous for his portraits of Andalusian women; the note reproduces his work.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated with a center fold. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was one of Spain's best-known composers. This 100 pesetas note is dated 17 November 1970 and was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in Madrid.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light circulation with folds; paper still firm. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was one of Spain's best-known composers. This 100 pesetas note is dated 17 November 1970 and was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in Madrid.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light circulation with folds; paper still firm, corners intact. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Julio Romero de Torres (1874-1930) was a painter from Córdoba, famous for his portraits of Andalusian women; the note reproduces his work.

Condition

[Est. VG-F] Circulated; brown stains on both sides (see photos). Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-1870), born in Seville, is one of Spain's most beloved Romantic poets. This note passed through a great many hands before reaching ours.

Condition

[Est. Poor] Heavily worn survivor: center split, pieces missing along the top edge, staining (see photos). Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Spanish coins of this period carry two dates: the issue date on the face, and the striking year in tiny numbers inside a star.

Condition

[Est. VF20] Circulated. The grade is our estimate from the images; the coin has not been professionally graded.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

The 1960s brought Spain's tourism boom, and coins like this one passed through millions of visitors' hands.

Condition

[Est. VF25] Circulated. The grade is our estimate from the images; the coin has not been professionally graded.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was one of Spain's best-known composers. This 100 pesetas note is dated 17 November 1970 and was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in Madrid.

Condition

[Est. G-VG] Heavily circulated; bottom-left corner torn away (see photos); small green ink spots. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was one of Spain's best-known composers. This 100 pesetas note is dated 17 November 1970 and was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in Madrid.

Condition

[Est. F-VG] Circulated with folds and light toning. Series 7V, near the end of the print run. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was one of Spain's best-known composers. This 100 pesetas note is dated 17 November 1970 and was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in Madrid.

Condition

[Est. VG] Heavily circulated: folds, wear and soft paper. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) was one of Spain's best-known composers. This 100 pesetas note is dated 17 November 1970 and was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in Madrid.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated with folds and softened paper. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

Historical Context

Jaime Balmes was a 19th-century Catalan philosopher and priest from Vich, the town shown on the back of this note.

Condition

[Est. G] Heavily circulated: soiling, overall wear and small losses at the edges. A well-traveled survivor. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender. The Banco de España stopped exchanging peseta banknotes on 30 June 2021. It is sold as a collectible.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.