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5 Pesetas

5 Pesetas (Juan Carlos I)

Spain · 1975

A circulated Spanish coin featuring the portrait of King Juan Carlos I on the obverse and the Spanish coat of arms with the denomination on the reverse.

Country: Spain
Year: 1975
Denomination: 5 Pesetas
Metal: Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Grade: Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on the highest points of the design)

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Overview

A circulated Spanish coin featuring the portrait of King Juan Carlos I on the obverse and the Spanish coat of arms with the denomination on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the beginning of the reign of King Juan Carlos I, marking the transition of Spain to a constitutional monarchy following the death of Francisco Franco in 1975.

Obverse (front)

Profile bust of King Juan Carlos I facing left, surrounded by the legend 'JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPANA' and the year 1975.

Reverse (back)

The Spanish coat of arms featuring a crowned shield flanked by the pillars of Hercules, with the denomination '5' and 'PTA' (Pesetas) on either side.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade and presence of mint error varieties; heavily circulated common dates carry mostly bullion or nominal collector value.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on the highest points of the design)

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, very common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to low face value and high mintage, counterfeiting is extremely rare. Standard weight and magnetic tests apply if suspected.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor die cracks and star date varieties (hidden star privy marks indicating the actual year of striking) are collected by specialists.

Similar coins

Other Spanish peseta denominations from the same era featuring Juan Carlos I, such as the 1, 10, 25, 50, and 100 pesetas coins.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry environment in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Avoid cleaning to preserve any numismatic value.

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