Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
12 Vinténs - João VI
| Silver (.917) | 7.34 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John VI (João VI) (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1818-1822 |
| Value | 240 Reis = 12 Vinténs |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross of the order of Christ with rosettes in the corners, motto in periphery.
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver increased by 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increasedby 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the mark.
Interesting fact
The 12 Vinténs coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King João VI (1818-1822), was the first coin to feature the iconic image of the Portuguese coat of arms on one side and the king's crowned bust on the other. This design was a departure from the previous coins that had featured the royal coat of arms and was a symbol of the new liberal constitution that had been established in 1821.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | 21384 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 23997 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 2818 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 2292 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 6483 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Vinténs - João VI 1818-1822 coin.
