½ Escudo - Maria I (Widow's Veil - Lisbon) 1787-1788 front ½ Escudo - Maria I (Widow's Veil - Lisbon) 1787-1788 back
½ Escudo - Maria I (Widow's Veil - Lisbon) 1787-1788 photo

½ Escudo - Maria I Widow's Veil - Lisbon

 
Gold (.9167) 1.8 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Maria I (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1788
Value
800 Reis = ½ Escudo
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#359867
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Rope shaped

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - Maria I (Widow's Veil - Lisbon) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Portugal. The coin was introduced in 1787, and its production was discontinued in 1788, due to the country's financial struggles. Despite its short production run, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Portuguese history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1787  5011 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - Maria I (Widow's Veil - Lisbon) 1787-1788 coin.