Alfonso XIII 1 Escudo
Spain
1886–1897
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$234.32
Based on Gold spot price ($4,791.655/oz) · 90.0% purity · 1.69g
Updated 6:03 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1886–1897 |
| Composition | 0.900 gold |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features a portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII facing right.
Reverse
Depicts the Spanish coat of arms within a wreath.
History & Notable Facts
Alfonso XIII's 1 Escudo gold coin, minted in his infancy, features his portrait as a crowned infant, a decision made by the regency to assert continuity amid political turmoil.
That portrait, based on a medallion by the engraver Miguel Retegi, shows the king with a maturity he hadn't yet earned, struck on 900 fine gold planchets sourced from Spanish reserves.
Mintage figures vary by year, with some records incomplete due to archival losses in the early 20th century; for instance, the 1891 issue might have been around 50,000 pieces, but that's unconfirmed.
The coin's obverse includes the Spanish coat of arms, while the reverse bears the young king's name and date, reflecting the era's ornate style without much innovation.
Early issues saw limited circulation, as Spain grappled with economic woes.
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