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1½ Réis - Pedro II Pattern
1688 year| Copper | 2.65 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 1½ Réis (1.5) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#362144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1-1/2 within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: + 1688 + QUARTO + ANNO + REGNI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by the Portuguese mint engraver, José Joaquim de Sousa, and it features a unique blend of Portuguese and Brazilian influences. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Pedro II, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches, which was a nod to Brazil's major export crop at the time. This coin was never circulated and was only produced as a pattern, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
