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500 Reis - Charles I Discovery of India
1898 year| Silver (.917) | 12.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Carlos I (1889-1908) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 500 Réis |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1835-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Maltese cross, rosettes in angles
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4º. CENTENARIO DA DESCOBERTA DA INDIA
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
1498-1898
500 REIS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The law of May 21, 1896 authorized the manufacture of commemorative coins of 200, 500 and 1000 Reis in silver.These coins commemorate the arrival of Vasco da Gama in India in 1498. The Portuguese navigator left Lisbon on July 8, 1497 and reached Calicut in India by sea, via the Cape of Good Hope, on May 2, 1498.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Reis - Charles I (Discovery of India) 1898 coin from Portugal is that it was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India, which marked the beginning of Portuguese colonization in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Reis - Charles I (Discovery of India) 1898 coin.
