5 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 front 5 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 back
5 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 photo
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5 Réis - Pedro II

 
Copper 11.4 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Peter II (Pedro II) (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1703
Value
5 Réis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.4 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35308
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTILITATI PVBLICÆ
1699

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

The 5 Réis - Pedro II 1699-1703 coin from Portugal features a unique design element - a small anchor symbol on the reverse side, which was added to signify the importance of the sea and maritime trade to the country's economy during that time.