Spain 5 Pesetas 'Jacobeo' Commemorative Bronze-Aluminum Coin
Coin (Numismatic/Circulation) · N/A (Golden-toned Bronze-Aluminum alloy)
Purity: Non-gold; 0% purity. This item is composed of Bronze-Aluminum (88% Copper, 5% Aluminum, 2% Nickel, 5% Zinc). Despite its golden appearance, it contains no gold content.
Type
Coin (Numismatic/Circulation)
Purity
Non-gold; 0% purity. This item is composed of Bronze-Aluminum (88% Copper, 5% Aluminum, 2% Nickel, 5% Zinc). Despite its golden appearance, it contains no gold content.
Gold Type
N/A (Golden-toned Bronze-Aluminum alloy)
Weight
3.00 grams (Standard specification for this denomination)
Description
A circulated 5 Pesetas coin from Spain, part of the commemorative series celebrating the 'Jacobeo '93' (Holy Year of St. James). The reverse features a stylized modern graphic representing a scallop shell, the traditional symbol of the Camino de Santiago, alongside the numeral '5'. The obverse typically features King Juan Carlos I.
Key Features
Stylized scallop shell design; 'M' crowned mint mark; 'PTAS' abbreviation for Pesetas; distinct golden-yellow hue from aluminum-bronze alloy.
Color & Finish
Yellow-gold brassy tone with a matte, circulated finish. Visible surface scratches and minor oxidation consistent with base-metal circulation.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Mint mark 'M' crowned (Royal Mint of Spain, Madrid) located on the left side of the reverse; '5 PTAS' denomination on the right.
Dimensions Estimate
17.5 mm diameter; 1.35 mm thickness
Gemstones & Inlays
None
Clasp & Closure
Plain, smooth edge consistent with 1990s small-denomination Spanish coinage.
Chain & Links
N/A; Coin edge is smooth/plain.
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-struck commemorative circulation coinage. The strike shows standard relief depth for 1990s high-speed production minting.
Authentication Indicators
Correct font style for 1990s Spanish minting; accurate color for aluminum-bronze alloy; correct alignment of the 'M' crowned mint mark.
Origin & Maker
Spain; Real Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint of Spain, Madrid).
Era & Period
Modern Spanish (Pre-Euro Era); Minted specifically for the 1993 Holy Year of Saint James (Jacobeo).
Age Estimate
Issued 1993 (Circa 31 years old).
Cultural Significance
Represents the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James), one of the most important Christian pilgrimages. The Jacobeo years occur when St. James Day (July 25) falls on a Sunday.
Condition Notes
Good to Very Good (Circulated). Visible contact marks and light abrasions across the fields and high points; no significant corrosion or edge dings.
Value Estimate
Melt Value: < $0.05 USD. Numismatic value: $0.10 - $0.50 USD. It holds more historical/sentimental value than monetary value.
Care & Maintenance
Keep in a dry environment to prevent oxidation/turning brown. Do not clean with abrasives as it will strip the original luster from the base metal.
Similar Items
Spain 5 Pesetas regular issue (Crown design); 1990s 25 and 50 Pesetas (often featuring holes in the center or different regional themes); US Brass Dollars (Sacagawea).
Interesting Facts
The '5 Pesetas' coin was colloquially known in Spain as a 'duro'. This specific 1993 design was part of a series that showcased different Spanish regions and themes until the adoption of the Euro in 2002.