3 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 front 3 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 back
3 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 photo
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3 Réis - Pedro II

 
Copper 4.6 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1703
Value
3 Réis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23307
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
+1699+
VTILITATI+PVBLIC Æ

Comment

Interesting fact

The 3 Réis coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of Pedro II (1699-1703), was made of copper and weighed 4.6 grams. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin was an important part of the Portuguese currency system at the time, and it remained in circulation for many years. In fact, it was still being used as legal tender in some parts of the country until the mid-19th century. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into Portugal's rich monetary history.