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75 Réis - Maria I
| Silver (.9166) | 1.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Azores (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Pious (1777-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 75 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1750-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Cross of the order of Christ
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
(par ce signe tu vaincras)
Interesting fact
The 75 Réis - Maria I 1794-1795 coin from Azores (Portugal) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The French Revolution had just begun, and the Portuguese monarchy was facing pressure from the French to align itself with the new French Republic. This coin was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Portugal from 1777 until her death in 1816. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the traditional design of the Portuguese coat of arms on one side and the image of the queen on the other. This coin is a small but tangible reminder of a significant moment in European history.
