Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
5 Réis - Maria II London
1830 year| Copper | 5.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary II the Educator (1828-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 5 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1750-1830) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTVGALIÆ·ET·ALGARBIORUM·REGINA
V
1830
Translation: Queen of Portugal and Algarves
Comment
The Krausse catalog mistakenly considers that the 1830 "V" and "X" Réis coins would only run on Terceira Island. In reality they ran on all the islands. See topic:with more details
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Réis - Maria II (London) 1830 coin from Azores (Portugal) is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria II, who ruled Portugal from 1826 until her death in 1853. During her reign, Portugal faced many challenges, including civil wars, political instability, and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the 5 Réis coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of everyday commerce in Portugal and its colonies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Réis - Maria II (London) 1830 coin.
