Spain 1975 5 Pesetas Coin

This is a 1975 5 Pesetas copper-nickel coin from Spain, an iconic piece of Spanish numismatic history representing the transition to the constitutional monarchy. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King Juan Carlos I with the circumscription 'JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPANA' and the date '1975' at the base. The coin is struck in a bronze-toned alloy, typically copper-nickel with a yellowish patina likely from environmental exposure or oxidation. Measuring approximately 23 mm in diameter with a weight of 5.75 grams, it features a reeded edge. The strike quality is standard for circulation coinage of the mid-1970s. The visible condition shows significant circulation wear, particularly visible on the high points of the King's hair and facial features, which appear flattened. There is a mottled dark patina and surface grime across both the fields and the relief elements, suggesting it has spent considerable time in circulation. Minor edge nicks and surface scratches are present, consistent with its age and use as legal tender. While this 1975 date is common, collectors often look for the small 'star' marks with specific secondary years inside them to determine rarity, though they are not clearly legible here due to the photo quality and surface wear.

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