Spain 1850-B SM 100 reales
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This specimen was lot 434 in Schulman auction 379 (Amsterdam, June 2024), where it sold for €710 (about US$912 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Spain - Doblon de 100 reales 1850 SM, Gold, ISABEL II 1833-1868 Barcelona mint. Head left Rev. crowned arms divides value within order chain.8.29 g. Rare Hairlines. Almost extremely fine." This denomination, struck in various forms 1850-64, replaced the eighty reales de vellon of 1811-48, which in turn superseded the two escudos of the old regime, last struck 1833. This date is scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 22.3 mm diameter, 8.33 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Cal. 1; Cayón 17351; KM. 594.1; Fr-327.
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- [1]Absil, Eddy, Florentine van Hees, Tim Poelman, Catelijne van den Bosch, Evert Philippeau, Andrew Absil, Schulman sale 379, Amsterdam: Schulman b.v., 2024.
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