1216 | Centenary of the Peseta

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PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT (1868-1871). National sovereignty. (Ae. 25.29g/37mm). 1868. Madrid. Engraver: Luis Marchioni. (Cal-2019-35). It served as a test to make the 5 Pesetas of 1869. Good Extremely Fine. Hit on the edge.

On October 19, 1868, the new Spanish monetary system called the Peseta was approved. One of the great concerns from the beginning was that of the new typology to take. The Real Academy of History proposed that the representation of Spain be sought in Roman coins and more specifically in those of Hadrian (Switzerland or Great Britain had already done the same). On the coat of arms, it was intended that it dispense with any hint that reminded both Bourbons and Austrias or any other specific political connotation, as evidenced by the inclusion of a mural crown, an ancient Roman symbol of territoriality, which had nothing to do with the monarchy or republic.