500 Réis - Manuel II 1908-1909 front 500 Réis - Manuel II 1908-1909 back
500 Réis - Manuel II 1908-1909 photo
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500 Réis - Manuel II

 
Silver (.835) 12.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Manuel II (1908-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1908-1909
Value
500 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25346
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Crowned shield within sprigs

Script: Latin

Lettering: 500 REIS

Engraver: Valancio Alves

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 500 Réis - Manuel II 1908-1909 coin from Portugal features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the country's new republican regime. This coin was minted during a time of great political change in Portugal, as the country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 1910.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1908  2500000 - - - - - -
1909  1513000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Réis - Manuel II 1908-1909 coin.