Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
3 Réis - Pedro Prince Regent
| Copper | 8.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1675-1677 |
| Value | 3 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTVGALIAE.ET.1677
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Law: ORDEM 03JUN1676. The date 1675 is probably an essayInteresting fact
The 3 Réis coin from Portugal featuring Pedro Prince Regent (1675-1677) was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a royal figure, which was a departure from the traditional designs featuring allegorical figures or coat of arms. This coin was also issued during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal, as the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state.
