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1895 PGV Puerto Rico 1 Peso 2 Troy Oz. .999 Silver Commemorative Proof Coin
$ 237.57
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Description
The 1895 PGV Puerto Rico 1 Peso Two Troy Oz.Silver Proof Commemorative coin.
In 1895, Spain minted the only Crown ever made in Puerto Rico.
To commemorate One Hundred Years of this issue, originally ordered for NUMIEXPO, October 1995, the annual Exposition of the Sociedad Numismatica De Puerto Rico by a past President, Humberto Costa.
Two replicas were minted at the Casa De Moneda De Mexico, the oldest mint in America, 1 oz. and 2 oz. versions.
This is the GEM Silver Two Ounce Proof Crown with only 100 minted.
Historical Facts
From the time of Puerto Rico was discovered in 1493, to 1899, when the US exchanged the Puerto Rican "peso" to the dollar, the coins of many countries circulated freely in the island. During the colonization of Puerto Rico, the money that was used in Puerto Rico, was that of Spain. Beginning in the 17th century, the provincial currency (silver) minted in the Casa de Moneda de Madrid, in the denominations of 1 peso, 40 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. These five denominations had a common design, with the figure of Alfonso XIII (1886 - 1931) boy by a side and the other the shield of Spain, with the real crown between the two columns of Hercules and the Puerto Rico inscription.
This beautiful limited-edition (100 minted) and rare coin is in excellent condition and will make a great edition to your silver art collection.
Coin comes in hard protective capsule and velvet case.
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