Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
½ Peça – Maria I Hairdress, Lisbon
1789 year| Gold (.917) | 7.17 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Peça = 2 Escudos = 3200 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.17 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Edge
Rope shaped
Interesting fact
The ½ Peça coin featuring Maria I of Portugal, also known as the "Hairdresser's Coin," was minted in 1789 and is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It's believed that only 200 of these coins were minted, and as a result, they are highly sought after by collectors. In fact, in 2019, one of these coins was sold at an auction for a staggering $4.1 million!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 887 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Hairdress, Lisbon) 1789 coin.
