Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
20 Réis - João Prince Regent
1800 year| Copper | 16.8 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | John (João) (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1800 |
| Value | 20 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTUGALIÆ.ET.ALGARB.PRINCEPS
XX
1800
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Réis - João Prince Regent 1800 coin from Portugal was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin's design features João, the Prince Regent, on one side, and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. Despite its relatively low value, the coin was an important part of the Portuguese currency system at the time and was widely used in everyday transactions.
