10 Réis - Luíz I (Pattern) 1862-1863 front 10 Réis - Luíz I (Pattern) 1862-1863 back
10 Réis - Luíz I (Pattern) 1862-1863 photo
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)

10 Réis - Luíz I Pattern

 
Copper 12 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Pattern
Years
1862-1863
Value
10 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Copper
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35327
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENSAIO MONETÁRIO
X R
1863

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Réis - Luíz I (Pattern) 1862-1863 coin was designed by the Portuguese artist and engraver, José da Silva Mendes. He was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins and banknotes. The coin's design features a portrait of King Luís I of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin was minted in 1862 and 1863, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.