Information:
| Reference | P#18 |
| Country | Spain |
| Period | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Currency | Pesetas |
| Denomination | 500 Pesetas |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Ruler | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Issuing entity | Bank of Spain (Banco de España) |
| Year | 1878 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 172x97 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse text500 PESETAS
EL BANCO DE ESPAÑA
pagará al portador QUINIENTAS pesetas.
Madrid 1º de Enero de 1878
P. de CESPEDES
EL GOBERNADOR. EL INTERVENTOR. EL CAJERO
Obverse symbolBlack and grey print; ocher underprint; black serial number.
Bust of the Spanish artist Pablo de Céspedes front-facing (left) and helmeted head of Goddess Athena facing left (right).
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse text500 PESETAS
Reverse symbolLight orange and brown print.
Face value with geometric designs.
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1878-Jan-01 | Signatures: JEG, TRC, FPC | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |