50 Réis - Luiz I


Silver (.9166)	1.25 g	15 mm

Description

Issuer	Portugal
King	Luís I (1861-1889)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1862-1889
Value	50 Reis
Currency	Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition	Silver (.9166)
Weight	1.25 g
Diameter	15 mm
Thickness	0.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#25374
Rarity index	20%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
REIS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Krausse refers to KM 506.1 & 506.2. It is a mistake. Lokking to the most important portuguese catalogues and to the legislation, there is not such difference. The only difference, according to Krausse, is the diameter, 15.0 & 15.5 mm. This is the normal variation from die to die. The crown and the remaining elements are exactly the same. Therefore, it makes no sense to have two references.

Interesting fact

The 50 Réis coin from Portugal, minted between 1862 and 1889, features an interesting design element. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of King Luiz I, while the reverse side features the Portuguese coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was a departure from the previous design, which featured a simple numerical value on the reverse side. The inclusion of the coat of arms was a nod to the country's rich history and heritage.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1862	17000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1863	215000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1864	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1874	60000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1876	100000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1877	100000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1879	80000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1880	320000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1886	100000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1889	1000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Réis - Luiz I 1862-1889 coin.