100 Reis - Luiz I (Pattern) 1888 front 100 Reis - Luiz I (Pattern) 1888 back
100 Reis - Luiz I (Pattern) 1888 photo
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100 Reis - Luiz I Pattern

1888 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Pattern
Year
1888
Value
100 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26347
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 100

Interesting fact

The Pattern 100 Reis - Luiz I (Pattern) 1888 is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, and only a few examples are known to exist. It was created as a proposed design for a new coinage system in Portugal, but it was ultimately not adopted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.