5000 Reis - Luiz I 1867-1889 front 5000 Reis - Luiz I 1867-1889 back
5000 Reis - Luiz I 1867-1889 photo
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5000 Reis - Luiz I

 
Gold (.91666) 8.8675 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1867-1889
Value
5000 Réis
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1835-1910)
Composition
Gold (.91666)
Weight
8.8675 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25756
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5000 REIS

Engraver: Frederico Augusto de Campos

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5000 Reis - Luiz I 1867-1889 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in the country. The coin was introduced in 1867, just a few years after the end of the Portuguese Civil War, and it features an image of King Luiz I on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition also reflects the country's growing wealth and influence during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1867  45000 - - - - - -
1868  64000 - - - - - -
1869  77000 - - - - - -
1870  61000 - - - - - -
1871  47000 - - - - - -
1872  28000 - - - - - -
1874  6800 - - - - - -
1875  10000 - - - - - -
1876  15000 - - - - - -
1877  9400 - - - - - -
1878  8400 - - - - - -
1880  7000 - - - - - -
1883  23000 - - - - - -
1886  27000 - - - - - -
1887  44000 - - - - - -
1888  4800 - - - - - -
1889  9000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Reis - Luiz I 1867-1889 coin.