1 Peseta    (sold for $29.0)

1870, Spain, Provisional Government. Silver 1 Peseta Coin. VF+

Mint Place: Madrid
Denomination: 2 Pesetas
Mint Year: 1870 (struck 1870!)
Reference: 1870-SN-M, KM-653.
Condition: Scratches, otherwise VF+
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 4.99gm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Female togated personification of Spain, wearing turreted crown, holding olive branch in right hand and leaning on rocks.
Legend: (18) ESPANA (70)
Exergue: E.M. 1870

Reverse: Crowned Spanish arms between the Pillars of Hercules adorned with PLVS VLTRA motto.
Legend: 200 PIEZAS EN KILOGRAMO / S.N. UNA PESETA . M.