Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
12 Vinténs - Maria I and Pedro III
| Silver (.9167) | 7.34 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1777-1799) |
| King | Peter III (Pedro III) (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1785 |
| Value | 240 Reis = 12 Vinténs |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
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 increase 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 increased by 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 between 1778 and 1785, features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which represents the royal crown of Portugal. This crown was added to the coin's design to signify the authority and power of the Portuguese monarchy during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 4476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 | 210552 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 213376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 | 58062 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 85483 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 | 15673 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Vinténs - Maria I and Pedro III 1778-1785 coin.
