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Obverse Description
Bust of young Alfonso XIII left. Alfonso XIII P(or) L(a) G(racia) D(e) D(ios) REY C(onstitucional) de ESPAÑA = Alfonso XIII by the grace of God constitutional king of Spain
Reverse Description
Crowned arms between columns. Initials of mint officials: P=V.Peiro G=A.Garcia V=R.Vega
Catalog Information
GSID:
337555
Obverse Designer:
Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Obverse Lettering:
ALFONSO XIII P.L.G.D.D. REY C. DE ESPANA, B.M., * 1896 *
Reverse Designer:
Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Reverse Lettering:
ISLA DE PUERTO RICO
PLUS ULTRA
P·G· 40 CENTAVOS ·V·
Fineness:
0.835
Weight (gr):
10 gr
Coin Rulers Name:
Alfonso XIII
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27.000
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Puerto Rico
Coin Date:
1896-PG V
Denomination:
40c
Designation:
MS
Mintage:
725,002
Coinage Type:
Business
Coinage Years:
1896
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
976913
Krause #:
KM-23
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Coin Value History
1896-PG V 40c Puerto Rico MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| AU55 | $950.00 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $850.00 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
PUERTO RICO. 40 Centavos, 1896-PG V. Madrid Mint. Alfonso XIII. PCGS AU-50.
$504
PUERTO RICO. 40 Centavos, 1896-PG V. Madrid Mint. Alfonso XIII. PCGS AU-53.
$660
1896-PG V Forty Centavos. KM-23. EF-45 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$258
PUERTO RICO. 40 Centavos, 1896-PGV. PCGS EF-40 Secure Holder.
$608
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