Antiques - FRANC COIN 5 PESETAS 1957 *1975 - MBC

FRANC COIN 5 PESETAS 1957 *1975 - MBC

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$ 31.80


 Author:
Mariano Benlliure.
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Nickel and copper alloy.
 Measures:
23 x 1,90 mm
 Weight:
5,75 gr.
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: MBC # G2.C.VAR.MON_4626_5Pesetas57.75(3)Franco

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Description:
- FIVE PESETAS coin, circular shape, from the time of the Spanish State presided by Francisco Franco Bahamonde, designed in the year 1957 and minted by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in the year 1975.
- Obverse: Bas-relief of the Bust of General Francisco Franco Bahamonde, designed by the sculptor Mariano Benlliure Gil. It is unsigned. In its inner perimeter it has the legend “FRANCISCO FRANCO CAUDILLO DE ESPAÑA POR LA GRACIA DE DIOS” “1957”. On its outer perimeter it has a border of dots approaching the shape of a teardrop.
- Reverse: bas-relief of the Coat of Arms of Spain, with the Eagle of St. John, and the yoke and arrows at its base. On its sides there are two columns with a band with the legend “`PLUS ULTRA”. On the head of the Eagle there is a band with the legend “UNA GRANDE LIBRE”. Inside it has the legend “5 PTAS” and a “STAR” with the mint year inside “75”. On its outer perimeter it has a border of dots approaching the shape of a teardrop.
- Edge: Fluted with no inscription.
- This coin is made with an alloy of Nickel and a small amount of Copper.
- No distinctive, mark or contrast has been located, which could provide more data on this Coin.

Conservation and Damage:
- Its condition is MBC - Very Good Condition - with minor dings. It retains an attractive patina, in spite of having been cleaned.
- Both the Obverse and Reverse of the coin, the high relief presents a low wear.
- The striated edge has several very small dings.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- The tones of the colors of the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colors.
- The Coin for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
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