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10 Réis - João Prince Regent
1800 year| Copper | 8.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | John (João) (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1800 |
| Value | 10 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTVGALIE . ET . ALGARB . PRINCEPS
18 X 00
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was mint to Azores but, by law "ALVARÁ 25SEP1800" became current in PortugalInteresting fact
The 10 Réis coin featuring João Prince Regent, minted in 1800, was the first coin to bear the image of a Portuguese monarch. This was a significant departure from the previous design, which featured the Portuguese coat of arms. The change in design was a nod to the growing influence of the Enlightenment and the desire to promote the image of a benevolent ruler.
