½ Peça - Miguel I (Lisboa) 1830-1831 front ½ Peça - Miguel I (Lisboa) 1830-1831 back
½ Peça - Miguel I (Lisboa) 1830-1831 photo
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½ Peça - Miguel I Lisboa

 
Gold (.917) 7.15 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Michael I (Miguel I) (1828-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1831
Value
3750 Réis (Reais)
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
7.15 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25682
Rarity index
93%

Edge

String shape

Interesting fact

The ½ Peça coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King Miguel I (1830-1831), was the first gold coin to be issued by the country. It was made of .917 gold and weighed 7.15 grams, making it a significant and valuable addition to the Portuguese currency at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830  525 - - - - - -
1831  225 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Peça - Miguel I (Lisboa) 1830-1831 coin.