Spain Gold 10 Pesetas, Alfonso XII (1878, 1879)
10 PESETAS 1879 (*18-*79)

Owner Comments:

Mintage: 33,247.
NGC Census + PCGS Pop.: 4 total; 2 at AU-53, none higher.
Portrait of Alfonso XII at age 18. Engraved by Gregorio Sellán.
EMM = Escosura, Morejón, Mendoza.

Rare. Very hard to find in any condition. None have graded higher than AU-53.

The images above are from Heritage Auctions, who describe this example as follows: "An attractive coin for the designation with scant friction evidence over the high points and substantial subdued luster. The handling marks are commensurate with the assigned grade and the strike appears rather strong. A very scarce or rare type, most elusive and desirable in this quality."