© Rui Mesquita
© Rui Mesquita
300 Réis - Maria I
| Silver (.9166) | 7.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Pious (1777-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1797 |
| Value | 300 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1750-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
In this coin it was missing the fineness and the weight.Source: Moedas de Portugal 2019 by Reinaldo Silva
Interesting fact
The 300 Réis coin from Azores (Portugal) featuring Maria I (1794-1797) is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Portugal. The country was facing a severe financial crisis, and the government decided to debase the currency by reducing the silver content of the coins. Despite this, the 300 Réis coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its design featuring the queen's profile has become a symbol of the era.
