20 Reis - Charles I (Pattern) 1903 front 20 Reis - Charles I (Pattern) 1903 back
20 Reis - Charles I (Pattern) 1903 photo
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20 Reis - Charles I Pattern

1903 year
Copper-nickel 6.98 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Carlos I (1889-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
1903
Value
20 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.98 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#132129
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 REIS

Engraver: Valancio Alves

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin MCM 18382 from INCM museum

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Reis - Charles I (Pattern) 1903 is a rare coin that was minted as a trial piece for a new coinage system that was never implemented. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.