500 Reis - Luis I (Pattern) 1863-1864 front 500 Reis - Luis I (Pattern) 1863-1864 back
500 Reis - Luis I (Pattern) 1863-1864 photo
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500 Reis - Luis I Pattern

 
Copper 7.58 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Pattern
Years
1863-1864
Value
500 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.58 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#132053
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVA
500 REIS

Engraver: Frederico Augusto de Campos

Edge

REEDED

Comment

Coin MCM 23955 from INCM Museum

Interesting fact

The Pattern 500 Reis - Luis I (Pattern) 1863-1864 from Portugal, made of Copper weighing 7.58g, is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was ultimately not adopted for use. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.