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© PCGS
40 Réis - Maria II Colonial Coinage
1840 year| Copper | 7.4 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| King | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1706-1910) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#37904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PECUNIA. TOTUM. CIRCUMIT. ORBEM
40
1840
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Réis - Maria II (Colonial Coinage) 1840 from Mozambique is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a queen, specifically Queen Maria II of Portugal, on a coin issued in a Portuguese colony. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring male monarchs on coins and reflected the influence of Queen Maria II's reign on the colonies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Réis - Maria II (Colonial Coinage) 1840 coin.
