© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Moeda - Pedro Prince Regent
| Gold (.9167) | 6.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1674 |
| Value | ½ Moeda (2000) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
CHRIST CROSS ON CENTRE
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
Laws: King's Order 10OCT1668 and Decree 26OCT1668The above picture is a PhotoShop work based on coin Nr 13715 (1100 Réis) from INCM Museum
Interesting fact
The ½ Moeda coin featuring Pedro Prince Regent was minted during a time of great change in Portugal. The coin was issued in 1668, just a year after the death of King Afonso VI, who had ruled Portugal since 1656. Pedro, who was the son of Afonso VI, became the regent for his younger brother, King Pedro II, who was only 10 years old at the time. This coin was minted during Pedro's regency, which lasted until 1674. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of political upheaval in Portugal, as the country was facing challenges both domestically and internationally. Despite these challenges, the ½ Moeda coin remained a popular denomination and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Portugal.
