Lot #558: Spain 1986 Two Hundred Peseta Coin - King Juan Carlos I - Thick Flan

Obverse: Features the portrait of King Juan Carlos I facing left. The design is clean and modern, characteristic of the 1980s Spanish mint. The inscription reads JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA with the date 1986 at the bottom. Reverse: Features the denomination 200 prominently in the center. Above the value is the word PESETAS. To the left, there is a stylized representation of the Spanish Royal Crown. The mint mark (a crowned "M" for the Royal Mint in Madrid) is positioned to the right of the value. The 1986 Spanish 200 pesetas coin is a standout issue from the early years of King Juan Carlos I’s reign. Struck in cupro-nickel, it is part of a series that modernized Spanish currency following the transition to democracy, moving away from the smaller, traditional designs of the Franco era. This specific 200 pesetas "type" was only minted for only years (1986–1988) before being replaced by a smaller, different design in 1990. The 1986 issue is the inaugural year for this larger format. The coin is notably thick and heavy (8.3 g) for its smallish diameter (22 mm), giving it a very distinct "clink" and feel in the hand. Dimensions: Cupro-Nickel 22 mm. 8.3 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}