½ Escudo - João VI (Lisboa) 1818-1821 front ½ Escudo - João VI (Lisboa) 1818-1821 back
½ Escudo - João VI (Lisboa) 1818-1821 photo
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½ Escudo - João VI Lisboa

 
Gold (.917) 1.792 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John VI (João VI) (1816-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1818-1821
Value
½ Escudo = 800 Réis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
1.792 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#40456
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Rope shaped

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - João VI (Lisboa) 1818-1821 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King João VI, who ruled Portugal from 1816 to 1826. During this period, Portugal was facing significant economic challenges, including a large national debt and a decline in trade. Despite these challenges, the ½ Escudo coin was minted using gold (.917) and weighed 1.792 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1818  270 - - - - - -
1819  5536 - - - - - -
1820  82 - - - - - -
1821  186 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - João VI (Lisboa) 1818-1821 coin.