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20 Réis - Luiz I
| Copper | 13 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I the Popular (1861-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1866 |
| Value | 20 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1915 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTUGALIAE ET ALGARBIORUM REX
20
1865
Translation: King of Portugal and Algarves
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Réis coin from Azores (Portugal) made of Copper and weighing 13g has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was intentionally designed to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and use in everyday transactions. This hole also made it easier to distinguish from other coins that did not have this feature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 178000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Réis - Luiz I 1865-1866 coin.
