Description:
- FIFTY PESETAS coin, circular in shape, from the era of the Spanish State under Francisco Franco Bahamonde, designed in 1957 and minted by the National Mint and Stamp Factory in 1958.
- Obverse: Bas-relief of the bust of General Francisco Franco Bahamonde, designed by the sculptor Mariano Benlliure Gil. It is unsigned. Its inner rim bears the inscription “FRANCISCO FRANCO CAUDILLO DE ESPAÑA POR LA G. DE DIOS” “1957”. Its outer perimeter features a border of dots resembling a teardrop shape.
- Reverse: Bas-relief of the Coat of Arms of Spain, featuring the Eagle of Saint John, with the yoke and arrows at its base. On either side are two columns with a band bearing the inscription “PLUS ULTRA”. On the eagle’s head is a band bearing the inscription “UNA GRANDE LIBRE.” Inside it is the inscription “50 PTAS” and a “STAR” with the year of minting inside it, “58.” Its outer edge features a border of dots resembling a teardrop shape.
- Edge: Smooth with the inscription “UNA GRANDE LIBRE”.
- This coin is made of a nickel alloy with a small amount of copper.
- No distinctive marks, stamps, or contrasts have been found that could provide further information about this coin.
Conservation and Damage:
- Its condition is BC – Good Condition – slightly worn. It retains an attractive patina, despite having been cleaned.
- On both the obverse and reverse of the coin, the high relief shows minor wear and small dents and scratches.
- The smooth edge with the inscription shows dents and wear.
Comments:
- Dimensions and weight are approximate.
- The colors in the photos do not match the actual colors.
- The coin for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the coin.
- The information provided here is personal, unverified opinion.
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5353 - FRANCO 50 PESETAS COIN 1957 *58 - BC...