By Arlenys Tabare
21 Jul 2024, 13:30 PM EDT
Old coins are often highly valued in the auction market, not only because many imperfections and errors have occurred during their minting process, but also because of their historical relevance, since most of them circulated in important years.
Today, numismatics has captured the interest of non-amateurs around the world who are looking for treasures that can cost thousands of dollars. Such is the case of this piece from 1870 with a nominal value of only 100 pesetas.but it is being offered for up to 15,000 euros or $16,000 dollars to whoever finds it.
Both die-hard collectors and individuals are on the trail of this unique specimen and here we show you how to identify it. First of all, On the obverse there is a coined effigy that represents the national sovereignty of Spain.while on the reverse there is an official monarchical shield representing the period before the Republic.
This 100 peseta coin from Spain from 1870, like others in its style in good condition, tend to be worth a fortune on the market. There are many coins that commemorate historical moments that are sought after by collectors, some have too many copies and have circulated, While others only have a few uncirculated copies, their value is estimated depending on their characteristics.
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