50 Centimos - Alfonso XII

Features

Issuer Philippines
King Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1880-1885
Value 50 Centimos (0.50)
Currency Peso (1857-1967)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 12.98 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 October 1904
Number
N#
33991
References KM# 150
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Series: 1880 series

Obverse

Right-facing head of Alfonso XII.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALFONSO XII POR LA G · DE DIOS
G.S.
*1885*

Unabridged legend: Alfonso XII por la Gracia de Dios.

Translation: Alfonso XII by the Grace of God.

Engraver: Gregorio Sellán y González

Reverse

Coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REY CONSTL. DE ESPAÑA
*50 Cs DE PESO*

Unabridged legend: Rey Constitutional de España. 50 céntimes de peso.

Translation: Constitutional King of Spain. 50 centimos of a peso.

Engraver: Gregorio Sellán y González

Edge

Text and stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEY PATRIA REY ***

Translation: Law, homeland, king.

50 Centimos - Alfonso XII -  obverse

© Infierno

Mint

Manila, Philippines (1728-1889,1920-1922,1925-1940)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1880  127 050 3%
1881  Photo 2 479 806 $ 30 $ 43 14%
1882  Photo 1 885 666 $ 41 $ 41 11% Overdate varieties exist.
1883  Photo 2 220 534 $ 41 10%
1884  Photo 22 622 2%
1885  Photo 22 721 818 $ 18 $ 18 $ 19 $ 20 $ 57 $ 170 85% Minted from 1885 to 1898. Overdate varieties exist.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 21 - 23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3108
Lot 31437
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2023 1880 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2572
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1881 AU USD 116.46
(EUR 108.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 1404
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1881 XF USD 164.99
(EUR 153.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3054
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1882 – Overdate varieties exist. AU USD 324.58
(EUR 301.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2573
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1882 – Overdate varieties exist. XF USD 36.66
(EUR 34.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 1405
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1882 – Overdate varieties exist. XF USD 238.32
(EUR 221.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1859
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1883 AU USD 49.60
(EUR 46.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 1406
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1883 XF USD 152.05
(EUR 141.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XIIPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XIIPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XIIPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232042
Lot 63444
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2020 1884 AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimos - Alfonso XII
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 1407
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1884 USD 172.54
(EUR 160.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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