Alfonso XII 2 Pesetas
Spain
1876–1885
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 20 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$21.17
Based on Silver spot price ($78.87/oz) · 83.5% purity · 10g
Updated 3:56 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1876–1885 |
| Composition | 0.835 silver |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Bust of King Alfonso XII facing right.
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with the denomination below.
History & Notable Facts
The Alfonso XII 2 Pesetas coin was struck using silver planchets that often came from recycled colonial sources, a practical nod to Spain's fading empire.
This made it a workhorse in daily transactions during the Restoration, helping to rebuild economic trust after years of upheaval. The obverse shows a detailed bust of the king, his features etched with the wear of recent conflicts, while the reverse features the Spanish coat of arms, all on a coin measuring about 23 millimeters across.
Mintage figures vary by year, but records from the 1880s are spotty due to archival losses. If you're hunting one, expect variations in strike quality from the Madrid mint.
Some call it the "poor cousin" of the 5 Pesetas, and they're not wrong—it's half the size but twice the nuisance in a collection.
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