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50 Reis / ½ Tostão - Charles I
1893 year| Silver (.917) | 1.25 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Carlos I (1889-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1893 |
| Value | 50 Reis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1835-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
REIS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Decree 07MAY1891Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Reis / ½ Tostão - Charles I 1893 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued in the year 1893, which was just a few years after the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic in 1910. This period saw significant political and social changes in Portugal, including the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new government. Despite this turmoil, the coin remained a popular and widely used form of currency throughout the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 620000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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