Carlos V11 *1874* 5 Pesetas

A great opportunity to purchase this stunning restrike.

Carlos V11 1874 5 Pesetas Coin.

This beutiful coin was originally made as a Medal then used as actual currency during the reign of the "Pretender" Carlos V11. The original of the 5 Pesetas coin was minted at the Basque Counrty and Navarre1 Mint.

This coin is a must for any collector of Spanish coins as its a massive part of Spains rich numismatic history. This paticular coin has the date on the obverse, howere some original coins can have the date on the reverse or even on both sides of the coin.

These coins are steeped in Spanish History. Historical representation of some of the worlds most beautiful coins ever minted. The term Restrike is a coin that has been minted at a later date. These coins are minted in the modern day with no silver content.

Many people are now collecting Restrikes and running them along side their coin collection and filling in the gaps. Finding some originals can be difficult and once found quite expensive. If you are looking for original Excellent graded coins please see that category.