Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
150 Réis - Maria I
| Silver (.917) | 3.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Pious (1777-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1798 |
| Value | 150 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1750-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#76521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Cross of Miliatry Order of Christus with florals on corners
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN * HOC *SIGNO * VINCES
Translation: In this sign thou shalt conquer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 150 Réis - Maria I 1794-1798 coin from Azores (Portugal) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Portugal from 1777 to 1816, a period marked by conflicts with Spain, the French Revolution, and the rise of the Portuguese Liberal Movement. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used in trade and commerce. Its silver content and minimal weight made it a practical and reliable medium of exchange for everyday transactions.
