© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Cruzado - Maria II
| Silver (.916) | 15 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1837 |
| Value | 1 Cruzado = 480 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Cross of the order of Christ with rosettes in the corners, surrounded by the legend in Latin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold and silver rose 20% and there was no time to withdrawn and strike new circulating coinage. Therefore, by the Law 4 August 1688, the value of the silver and gold coins in circulation was increased by 20%. However, even approximately 150 years later, the denominations on coinage remained unchanged with the circulating coins having a value approximately 20% above the face value. Thus, the 400 réis marked value on this type meant that it would circulate at 480 réis.Interesting fact
The Cruzado - Maria II 1833-1837 coin from Portugal features a unique design element: the portrait of Queen Maria II on the obverse (front side) is surrounded by a wreath made of coffee branches, which was a nod to Portugal's colonial interests in Brazil and its role in the coffee trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 798008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 1864278 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 3433258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 829215 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 193944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Cruzado - Maria II 1833-1837 coin.
