Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
80 Reis - João VI Bahia
1819 year| Copper | 15.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| King | João VI (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1819 |
| Value | 80 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1910) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Shield within globe
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM__CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Translation: MONEY GOES AROUND THE WORLD
Comment
The coin is similar to the one minted at 1825; the coin from Lisbon has a more delicate engraving.There is also a coin with date 1820. It was minted at Rio de Janeiro but, supposed by mistake, was sent to Mozambique and put there in circulation.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 80 Reis - João VI (Bahia) 1819 coin from São Tomé and Príncipe is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King João VI of Portugal, who also ruled over Brazil, and it was used as a form of currency in both countries. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was used in both Portugal and its colonies, and its existence reflects the complex history of trade and commerce between the two regions during that time.
