1870 (OM) Spain Provisional Government (Gobierno Provisional) 1 céntimo Bronze Coin PCGS MS64BN Hightlights: 1. It is the only year (1870) this exact "Seated Hispania with rampant lion" design was produced for the 1 céntimo denomination under the Provisional Government, capturing a fleeting republican moment in Spanish history after the 1868 revolution and before the restoration of the monarchy. This makes it a must-have "type coin" for collectors of Spanish decimal introductions or 19th-century European transitional issues. 2. superb Mint State examples like PCGS MS64BN with attractive brown toning are surprisingly scarce due to heavy circulation and bronze's vulnerability to wear/corrosion. 3. The MS64 "second finest" status highlights its elite preservation, offering strong condition rarity and visual appeal in a series where most survivors are worn. Coin Story: This is the 1870 Spain Provisional Government (Gobierno Provisional) 1 céntimo bronze coin, with the obverse featuring a seated female figure representing Hispania (symbolizing liberty and the republic, often called the "seated figure"), holding an olive branch; the reverse shows a rampant lion (león) supporting a shield with Spain's traditional castles and lions, hence commonly known as the "Seated Figure with Lion" or "Seated Hispania Lion" 1 céntimo. It belongs to the early small-denomination bronze series of the peseta monetary system, minted at Barcelona (marked with OM). In 1868, the Glorious Revolution overthrew Queen Isabella II, ushering in the Provisional Government period (1868–1871), a precursor to the short-lived First Spanish Republic. The government introduced decimal currency reform, adopting the peseta (1 Peseta = 100 Céntimos) and issuing bronze minor coins to replace the old system. This 1 céntimo, the lowest denomination at just 1 gram, symbolizes the new republican ideals through the "Liberty" figure (seated Hispania) and national coat of arms (lion with shield). Designed by Luis Marchionni (signature L.M.), it was struck only in 1870 as a one-year type; no further issues followed this exact design. Demonetized on October 29, 1941, it holds key transitional importance, marking Spain's shift from monarchy to a modern decimal currency system.