500 Réis - Manuel II (Peninsular War) 1910 front 500 Réis - Manuel II (Peninsular War) 1910 back
500 Réis - Manuel II (Peninsular War) 1910 photo
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500 Réis - Manuel II Peninsular War

1910 year
Silver (.835) 12.50 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Manuel II (1908-1910)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1910
Value
500 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
12.50 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34733
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARIO DA GUERRA PENINSULAR
1808 1814
500 REIS

Engraver: Venâncio Alves

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the centenary of the Peninsular War, also known as the Napoleonic Wars, which was a conflict between Portugal and Spain against France. The coin features an image of Manuel II, the King of Portugal from 1908 to 1910, on one side, and an image of the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin was minted in 1910 and has a silver content of 83.5% and weighs 12.5 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1910  200000 - - - - - -

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