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80 Reis - João Prince Regent Rio de Janeiro
1813 year| Copper | 14.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Regent | João (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 80 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1910) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Armilar Sphere with mint lette (R) on center
(R means Rio de Janeiro)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PECUNIA.TOTUM__CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
"R"
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were minted at Rio de Janeiro/Brazil and are similar to the ones minted to Brazil: -The main differences are the value which is in Latin numbers to Brazil, and the weight which is the double in Brazil.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 80 Reis - João Prince Regent (Rio de Janeiro) 1813 coin from São Tomé and Príncipe is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued in 1813, just a few years after the arrival of the Portuguese royal court in Rio de Janeiro, which marked the beginning of the Portuguese Empire's shift towards a more centralized and absolutist monarchy. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic instability and inflation, which led to the introduction of new currency standards and the eventual replacement of the 80 Reis coin with a new coinage system. Despite these challenges, the 80 Reis - João Prince Regent (Rio de Janeiro) 1813 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a unique glimpse into the history and culture of São Tomé and Príncipe during this time.
