Alfonso XIII 1930 25 Pesetas

The 1930 25 Pesetas coin was struck as one of the last gold pieces for Alfonso XIII, just before his abdication and exile in 1931, capturing the twilight of Spain's monarchy.

This commemorative issue, minted in Madrid, features the young king's portrait on the obverse and the Spanish coat of arms on the reverse. At 19.5 grams and .900 fine gold, it reused planchets from earlier silver reales, a practical choice during economic strain. The design echoes earlier patterns, with subtle updates reflecting the era's art deco influences.

Mintage numbers are uncertain; records from that period were likely destroyed in the Spanish Civil War's upheavals. Still, it's not the rarest in the series.

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