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4½ Reis - Maria I Dio ND
| Copper | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| Queen | Maria I (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1799 |
| Value | 4.5 Reis (3⁄400) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4½
Reis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might be not 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 4½ Reis - Maria I (Dio) ND (1788-1799) 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 to 1816, and was the first queen to rule in her own right, without a king. This was a time of great political and social upheaval, as the Portuguese Empire was facing challenges from other European powers and struggling to maintain its control over its colonies. Despite these challenges, the 4½ Reis coin remained a widely used and popular form of currency throughout Portuguese India, and its design has become iconic of the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
