1888 Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XIII

18 days ago

Eight is my lucky number, and triple eights, 888, is triple lucky. I am always on the lookout for year dates with the number eight and I've been collecting these coins!

I got this one from Spain, along with two other coins, which I will show in the next article on precious metals.

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1888 Spain 5 Pesetas Alfonso XIII (1st portrait)

The coin is sometimes referred to as 1888 Alfonso XIII "Pelón" Spanish Silver 5 Pesetas, "Pelón" meaning bald.
It shows the toddler bust of Alfonso XIII, with lettering around in Latin which translate to "Alfonso XIII by the grace of God."

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The reverse is a crowned coat of arms between two columns- the Pillars of Hercules. The lettering, also in Latin, translates to "Constitutional king of Spain, further beyond."

Symbolism and Exploration:
The Pillars of Hercules have long symbolized the limits of the known world, marking the entrance to the Mediterranean.
Spanish explorers, driven by curiosity and ambition, ventured beyond these pillars to explore new lands.
The motto “Plus Ultra” (Latin for “further beyond”) associated with the pillars reflects this spirit of exploration. Source

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The edge has fleur-de-lys all around.

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These are the selling prices of the 1888 Spain 5 Pesetas sold lately.

Trust me, I didn't pay nearly as much as the amounts shown, lol.

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Watch Alfonso go down the slide!

The PING TEST on Alfonso

Reference
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4009.html
https://coinstrail.com/catalog/spain/alfonso-xiii/silver-5-pesetas/62b1b5252c5663077a6c5068
https://www.silveragecoins.com/en/details?item=1731
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis
https://hellenicmoon.com/spain-and-the-pillars-of-hercules/

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These are the coins, rounds, and bars I've featured since January 2025 this year:

1888 Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XIII 1983 Royal Mint £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin Royal Arms 1947 Panama 1 Balboa .900 Silver Coin 1945 Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar 1984 Royal Mint Scottish Thistle £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin 2025 Sacagawea $1 Mary Kawena Pukui, P, D, S 1999 Royal Mint £1 Pound Scottish Lion 1902 French Indochina Silver 20 cents 1999 Great Britain Silver Britannia Coin 2025 Australia Silver Kangaroo 2025 Austria Silver Philharmonic The 2025 American Silver Eagle Gold amd Silver Silver Bullet Silver Shield Debt and Death Silver Round 2025 YPS Hand Poured Silver Addict Bullion Bar 2025 YPS Hand Poured Silver Bullion Bar 2025 1 oz British Silver Britannia Coin The 1943 U.S. Steel Pennies OZ Mint Silver Kraken Round 2017 Silver Shield Debt and Death Round 2025 Chinese Silver Panda 2025 African Wildlife Somalia Silver Elephant Scottsdale Mint Omnia Paratus Silver Round Scottsdale Marquee Peacock Silver Bar Florida Goldbacks 2025 Australian Silver Kookaburra 2024 South Korea Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang Hand Poured Silver Snake 2025 Canada Silver Maple Leaf 2021 Australia Gold Lunar Year of the OxScottsdale Gold Bar and Cowboy Bar, 1/100th oz 2025 Silver Round Year of the Snake (series 2) 2024 Silver Shield "Don't Tread on Me" Silver Round 2024 1 oz Una and the Lion Silver Bar 2023 Niue Proof Silver Wonder Woman Classic 1979 Tuvalu $10 Brigantine 'Rebecca' Silver 2025 Royal Australia Mint Silver Lunar Year of the Snake 2023 Rwandan Nautical Ounce: Great Eastern 1973 United States Silver Round Mundinero 2012 American Silver Eagle Reverse Proof2024 Samoa Silver DC Comics Wonder Woman 2024 Tuvalu Silver Black Flag: The Kingston 2025 Rwanda Silver Lunar Snake 2025 Australian Silver Lunar Snake 2025 Australia Gold Lunar Snake 2024 Mexico Silver Libertad 2024 Australian Silver Emu Niue $2 Disney Mickey Mouse Coins 2021 Niue $2 Disney Donald Duck Christmas 2024 Niue Silver $2 Star Wars Grogu 2024 Niue Silver $2 Disney Mickey and Minnie Christmas Vintage Capital G&A Mint Eagle & Shield Silver Bar Silvertowne Buffalo Silver Bar Goldback $1 New Hampshire

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@thebighigg 75

18 days ago

That's a beautiful coin, I think I have one somewhere as well. They don't come inexpensive in good condition though, I love Spanish coins too! What a cool part of your stack @silversaver888 !
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@silversaver888 80

17 days ago

!LOL I was after the year date, and it turned out to be a beautiful coin. @thebighigg! It is a large coin, too!
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@stefano.massari 74

18 days ago

These coins are beautiful. Historical fact: in 1888 the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona was held in Spain, it was the first major event of its kind in Spain. In 1888 it was the reign of Alfonso XIII. !LUV

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17 days ago

I didn't know that! Thank you for your comment, @stefano.massari . Spain has one of the oldest and richest histories!
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18 days ago

Edge lettering adds to the beauty of coins, I am sure it is a minting challenge @silversaver888!😇
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17 days ago

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18 days ago

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17 days ago

Another 1888 coin, @silverd510 !
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18 days ago

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18 days ago

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17 days ago

for the discriminating post golden aged pirate.

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18 days ago

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17 days ago

Alfonso XIII was king from birth, would you believe!
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@elizabethbit 75

17 days ago

Really? That's interesting. Do you know who ruled in his stead while he was a child? I can't believe they didn't have someone standing in for him until he became old enough to make decisions.

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@beatminister 67

17 days ago

The triple 8 was not a lucky number for everybody. In germany we call the year 1888 "3 emperor year", because in March of that year emperor Wilhelm I died. He was succeeded by his son, who was already ill with cancer and only lasted 99 days. After him, the famous Wilhelm II was crowned, who reigned until the end of WW1 in 1918.

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@silversaver888 80

17 days ago

Ah... the German Empire.
The number 888 has different meanings depending on where you come from and the culture you practice.

The number 888 is widely recognized as a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and financial success. With its triple repetition of the number 8, it magnifies the energy associated with material wealth and achievement.The spiritual meaning of 888 indicates that someone’s actions and intentions match up with positive energy, bringing wealth into their life. Numerology

I chose to consider the number lucky!
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