3 Reis - Luiz I 1868-1875 front 3 Reis - Luiz I 1868-1875 back
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3 Reis - Luiz I

 
Copper 3.7 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1868-1875
Value
3 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26749
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Value within wreath, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PORTUGALIÆ · ET · ALGARBIORUM · REX
III
1875

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 3 Reis coin was the first coin to feature a portrait of King Luiz I, who was the first king of Portugal after the country's transition from a monarchy to a republic. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1868 to 1875.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1868  100000 - - - - - -
1874  280000 - - - - - -
1875  1200000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Reis - Luiz I 1868-1875 coin.