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5 Réis - João Prince Regent hybrid coin
1799 year| Copper | 6.3 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | John (João) (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 5 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#186751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Date within this sid (1799)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTUGALIE ET ALGARBIORUM REGENS
17 V 99
Comment
This coin is a hybrid type with the obverse with João Prince Regent "JOANNES" and with the reverse having the type of Maria I "REGINA" instead of the João Prince Regent "PRINCEPS". Check the other 3 variants that give the origin to this coin type. Also this coin is very hard to find in good condition, making it's price in good condition very high.Interesting fact
The 5 Réis - João Prince Regent (hybrid coin) 1799 from Portugal is a unique coin because it was minted with a combination of copper and silver, which is why it's known as a "hybrid coin." This was done to address a shortage of silver coins at the time, and it's a rare example of a coin that was minted with two different metals.
