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10 Réis - Luiz I
| Copper | 6.290 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1866 |
| Value | 10 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.290 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#16445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Wreath contains value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTUGALIAE ET ALGARBIORUM REX
10
1865
Translation: King of Portugal and Algarve
Interesting fact
The 10 Réis coin was the first coin to feature a portrait of King Luiz I of Portugal, who reigned from 1861 until his death in 1889. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it features a youthful portrait of the king, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal, with the inscription "10 Réis" above it. The coin was minted in copper and has a weight of 6.290 grams. It's an interesting piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Réis - Luiz I 1865-1866 coin.
