Alfonso XIII 25 Pesetas
Spain
1904–1931
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 19 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$26.50
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 83.5% purity · 12.5g
Updated 4:01 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1904–1931 |
| Composition | 83.5% silver |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the portrait of King Alfonso XIII.
Reverse
The reverse typically depicts the Spanish coat of arms and the denomination.
History & Notable Facts
Alfonso XIII ascended the Spanish throne as an infant in 1886, and his 25 Pesetas coins often captured that improbable start, showing a boy-king on silver meant for circulation amid growing unrest.
These commemorative pieces were struck in .835 fine silver, typically weighing 12.5 grams with a 28 mm diameter. The obverse bore Alfonso's portrait, which evolved over the years to reflect his aging face—a rare numismatic timeline of a turbulent reign. Designs varied by year, some marking events like expositions, though records for exact mintages are spotty after the Spanish Civil War archives were scattered.
One version from 1927 features a peculiarly stern expression on the king, as if he knew the monarchy was on borrowed time. Historians aren't sure how many were produced; estimates range wildly, but that's just guesswork.
If you're hunting for one, check the edge lettering for authenticity—it's often faked.
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