Alfonso XII 1 Escudo
Spain
1876–1885
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$233.07
Based on Gold spot price ($4,791.655/oz) · 90.0% purity · 1.681g
Updated 6:03 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1876–1885 |
| Composition | 0.900 gold |
| Weight | 1.681 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
Bust of King Alfonso XII facing right.
Reverse
Crowned shield of Spain with the value and date below.
History & Notable Facts
The Alfonso XII 1 Escudo contained a precise 3.38 grams of 0.900 fine gold, a modest but real anchor of Spain's financial recovery after the First Republic.
That weight made it practical for everyday transactions in a nation still reeling from civil strife. The obverse showed Alfonso's profile, stern and youthful, while the reverse featured the royal coat of arms, its lions and castles unchanged from earlier designs.
These coins were struck in Madrid from 1874 until the king's death in 1885. Exact mintage numbers? They're murky, likely scattered in some forgotten ledger.
Not every gold piece needs to be a showstopper. This one just did its job.
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