SPAIN
KM 796 |
SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
1 peseta | 21.0 | 3.5 | Reeded | Aluminum-Bronze | Coin |
Obverse | Reverse | ||
The inscription along the rim: 'Francisco Franco dictator of Spain' in Spanish. Franco portrait right in the center. Below - the year of minting. Caudillo is a Spanish word usually used to designate 'a political-military leader at the head of an authoritative power.' |
Inscription on the left and on the right - word denomination: 'One peseta'. In the center: coat of arms. Mint mark: 6-pointed star. The peseta was the currency of Spain between 1869 and 2002. |