Order of Beneficence (Spain)

Orden de Beneficencia

Country: Spain
Type: Order
Established: 1856
Abolished: 17 April 1989
Founder: Isabella II of Spain

Sold median$318

2 sales · typically $289 – $346

All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.

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History

The Civil Order of Beneficence was a Spanish civil distinction whose purpose was to reward actions or services considered extraordinary, carried out in the course of public calamities. It was created on May 17, 1856, during the reign of Isabella II. It was replaced by the Civil Order of Social Solidarity on April 17, 1989.

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Classes and versions 7

Type I, 1st Class Star
Type I, 2nd Class Cross
Type I, 3rd Class Cross
Type II, 1st Class Grand Cross (white distinction)
Type II, 1st Class Grand Cross Breast Star (white distinction)
Type II, 2nd Class Commander (white distinction)
Type II, 3rd Class Knight (white distinction)

Classes and prices

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Commander 2nd Class
Sold median
$375
Typical range
$375
Sales
1
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None listed
Class not stated
Sold median
$260
Typical range
$260
Sales
1 · last 10 Jun 2026
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None listed

Prices by class, in US dollars
Class	Sold median	Typical range	Sales

Order of Beneficence (Spain)

History

Classes and versions 7

Classes and prices

Recent market examples

MEDALLA AL ORDEN CIVIL DE BENEFICENCIA (1866-1910) (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

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Commander 2nd Class	$375	$375	1	None listed
Class not stated	$260	$260	1last 10 Jun 2026	None listed