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
Nickel brass 6.16 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Carlos I (1889-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
1903
Value
20 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
6.16 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#132132
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 REIS

Comment

Coin MCM 18383 from INCM museum

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Reis - Charles I (Pattern) 1903 is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, and the dies were later destroyed, making it one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world.