500 Réis - Luis I 1863-1889 front 500 Réis - Luis I 1863-1889 back
500 Réis - Luis I 1863-1889 photo
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500 Réis - Luis I

 
Silver (.917) 12.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1863-1889
Value
500 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#19660
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

The crowned Portuguese arms within a wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering: 500 REIS

Engraver: Frederico Augusto de Campos

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 500 Réis coin from Portugal, minted during the reign of King Luis I (1863-1889), features an interesting design element - the portrait of the king is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which symbolizes victory and honor.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863  148000 - - - - - -
1864  341000 - - - - - -
1865  406000 - - - - - -
1866  378000 - - - - - -
1867  450000 - - - - - -
1868  388000 - - - - - -
1870  314000 - - - - - -
1871  228000 - - - - - -
1872  576000 - - - - - -
1875  140000 - - - - - -
1876  280000 - - - - - -
1877  50000 - - - - - -
1879  788000 - - - - - -
1886  300000 - - - - - -
1887  432000 - - - - - -
1888  2740000 - - - - - -
1889  960000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Réis - Luis I 1863-1889 coin.