1 Peça - João Prince Regent (Lisboa and Rio mints) 1804-1817 front 1 Peça - João Prince Regent (Lisboa and Rio mints) 1804-1817 back
1 Peça - João Prince Regent (Lisboa and Rio mints) 1804-1817 photo
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1 Peça - João Prince Regent Lisboa and Rio mints

 
Gold (.917) 14.34 g 31.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Regent
John (João) (1799-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1804-1817
Value
1 Peça = 4 Escudos = 6400 Reis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
31.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#40458
Rarity index
92%

Edge

String shape

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Peça coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was introduced during the reign of João Prince Regent, who ruled Portugal from 1804 to 1817. During this time, Portugal was facing economic and political challenges, including the impact of the Napoleonic Wars and the Peninsular War. Despite these challenges, the 1 Peça coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1804  476 - - - - - -
1805  27275 - - - - - -
1806  40825 - - - - - -
1806 R 95530 - - - - - -
1807  35969 - - - - - -
1808  26570 - - - - - -
1808 R 133312 - - - - - -
1809  12957 - - - - - -
1809 R 187941 - - - - - -
1810 R 158607 - - - - - -
1811 R 82222 - - - - - -
1812  25185 - - - - - -
1812 R 63967 - - - - - -
1813  5590 - - - - - -
1813 R 53151 - - - - - -
1814  21 - - - - - -
1814 R 42227 - - - - - -
1815  305 - - - - - -
1815 R 40290 - - - - - -
1816  620 - - - - - -
1816 R 38843 - - - - - -
1817 R 31885 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peça - João Prince Regent (Lisboa and Rio mints) 1804-1817 coin.