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20 Réis - Maria II
1843 year| Copper | 14.50 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary II the Educator (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1843 |
| Value | 20 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1843-1911) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.50 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1915 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTUGALIAE ET ALGARBIORUM REGINA
20
1845
Translation: Queen of Portugal and Algarves
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Réis coin from Azores (Portugal) made of Copper and weighing 14.50g was minted during the reign of Queen Maria II, who was the first queen regnant of Portugal and the first woman to rule the country in her own right. She ruled from 1837 until her death in 1853, and her reign was marked by significant political and social changes in Portugal, including the abolition of slavery and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. The coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, and it serves as a reminder of the important role that Queen Maria II played in shaping the country's future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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