Spain Alfonso XIII 5 Pesetas 1899

1899SG-V

Kingdom of Spain

5 Pesetas

Crown Sized

13,930,000 minted

.900 Silver

Grade at Almost Uncirculated

Obverse: Bust of King Alfonso XIII the boy King of Spain aged 13

Reverse: Seal of House of Bourbon in Spain

Notes

This coin is the finest grade coin i have in the 5 Pesetas Alfonso series-crowns issued 1875 up to 1899, look at the reverse "Ice Cold" virtually wear free. the rims, original luster, this coin has exceptional eye appeal. 

France Charles X 5 Francs 1828

1828W

Kingdom of France

5 Francs

Crown Sized

9,610,000 minted

.900 Silver

Grade at EF+

Obverse: Bust of King Charles X of the Bourbon House of France

Reverse: Seal of the Bourbon Dynasty of France

Notes

With great mintage luster, good rims & superb details a superior grade coin I'd say.  

i cant' help but be struck at how a coin minted 190 years ago could still look better than coins minted just a few years ago..