Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Peça – Maria I and Pedro III Lisboa and Bahia mints
| Gold (.9167) | 7.17 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1777-1799) |
| King | Peter III (Pedro III) (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1786 |
| Value | ½ Peça = 2 Escudos = 3.200 Réis (3200) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.17 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Peça coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I and her husband Pedro III, who ruled Portugal from 1777 to 1816. This was a period of great political and social upheaval, as the country was facing economic challenges and was also dealing with the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Despite these challenges, the ½ Peça coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during this time, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and traders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 3013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 1184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Peça – Maria I and Pedro III (Lisboa and Bahia mints) 1778-1786 coin.
