½ Escudo - João Prince Regent (Lisboa) 1805-1807 front ½ Escudo - João Prince Regent (Lisboa) 1805-1807 back
½ Escudo - João Prince Regent (Lisboa) 1805-1807 photo
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½ Escudo - João Prince Regent Lisboa

 
Gold (.9167) 1.792 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Regent
John (João) (1799-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1805-1807
Value
800 Reis = ½ Escudo
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
1.792 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35580
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Rope shaped

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - João Prince Regent (Lisboa) 1805-1807 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of João VI, who was the Prince Regent of Portugal from 1805 to 1807, and it was part of a series of coins that were minted to address the economic crisis that Portugal was facing at the time. Despite the challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1805  3278 - - - - - -
1807  5253 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - João Prince Regent (Lisboa) 1805-1807 coin.