300 Réis - Maria I (Dio) 1806 front 300 Réis - Maria I (Dio) 1806 back
300 Réis - Maria I (Dio) 1806 photo
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300 Réis - Maria I Dio

1806 year
Silver 3.8 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Queen
Maria I (1786-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1806
Value
300 Réis = 1 Pardau = ½ Rupia = 1 Xerafim
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51002
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 300.DIO.1806

Comment

The above pict is the Lot 5909 from the Lisbon Mint House Museum

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 300 Réis - Maria I (Dio) 1806 coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Portugal from 1777 until her death in 1816. During her reign, the Portuguese Empire was facing challenges from both within and outside its borders, including conflicts with neighboring countries and the rise of revolutionary movements. Despite these challenges, the 300 Réis coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout Portuguese India, reflecting the region's strong economic and cultural ties to Portugal.