2500 Reis - Maria II (Pattern) 1836 front 2500 Reis - Maria II (Pattern) 1836 back
2500 Reis - Maria II (Pattern) 1836 photo
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2500 Reis - Maria II Pattern

1836 year
Gold (.9166) 4.78 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Maria II (1834-1853)
Type
Pattern
Year
1836
Value
2500 Reis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
4.78 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#410533
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2500 REIS

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin is now part of the NOVO BANCO collection

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2500 Reis - Maria II (Pattern) 1836 from Portugal is that it was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for Portugal during the 19th century.