All PTAS coins from 1868-1982 actually have the two dates. The larger one is the date the coin was authorized and the one in the star is the actual date of the coin. Most PTAS sell for around $2.
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Yes, that is the date the coin was actually minted. All coins of that type have the date 1957 (the issue date for that series) on the obverse and the actually date of mintage in a small star on the reverse. The problem with this design is that the mintage date can easily damaged or erased by wear.
They are not really worth a lot, considering they are not silver, and they are not legal currecy any more. Sorry. I have two, listed 1968 and 1969 on the star on the back, and I will sell them for 50 cents apiece to collectors.
A 1957 50 ptas coin with a star and a 59 marking is not considered rare and typically has no additional value beyond its face worth. In general, a 50 ptas coin from 1957 would be worth a few cents in US currency.
It should have the country's name on it. Most likely you'll see Espana, which is Spain (in Spanish)
Many of the coins are valued in price close to $10 to $15 each. The value of each coin will vary depending upon their condition.
The 100 ptas coin is a Spanish coin. The British Halfcrown coin has a face value of Two Shillings and Sixpence. To get a valuation on either coin, you would need to provide the date and condition of the coin.
max 10$
From 100 to 700 US dollars
It is the abbreviation stamped on Spanish five pesetas coins.
From 100 to 700 US dollars
There were approximately 160 ptas to the Euro and 1.6 Euros to the pound, so one pound sterling would have been the equivalent of about 256 ptas.
5 ptas