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1000 Réis "Quartinho" - Pedro Prince Regent Lisboa
| Gold (.9167) | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1677-1681 |
| Value | 1 Quartinho= ¼ Moeda= 1000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 1679 ·
IN · HOC · SIGNO · VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
Law: ORDEM 24MAR1677Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Réis "Quartinho" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of Pedro II, who was the Prince Regent of Portugal from 1677 to 1681. During this time, Portugal was facing significant economic challenges, including a severe famine that had ravaged the country in 1677. Despite these challenges, the minting of the 1000 Réis "Quartinho" coin suggests that there was still a strong demand for gold coins, and that the Portuguese economy was still capable of producing high-quality currency.
