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Cruzado - Maria II Loios
1833 year| Silver (.916) | 14.68 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | 1 Cruzado = 480 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 14.68 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#80189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver rise 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the face value.The above picture is the coin 10133 from INCM
Interesting fact
The Cruzado - Maria II (Loios) 1833 coin from Portugal features a unique design element - the portrait of Queen Maria II is surrounded by a wreath made of coffee branches, which was a nod to the country's significant coffee production and trade during that time.
