Cruzado - Miguel I 1828-1833 front Cruzado - Miguel I 1828-1833 back
Cruzado - Miguel I 1828-1833 photo
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Cruzado - Miguel I

 
Silver (.9167) 14.70 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
Michael I (Miguel I) (1828-1834)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1828-1833
Value
1 Cruzado = 480 Réis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Weight
14.70 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#27011
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Cross of the Order of Christ with rosettes in the corners.
Legends around the edgesAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

Edge

Rope shaped

Comment

In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver increased by 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 by 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the face value.

Interesting fact

The Cruzado - Miguel I 1828-1833 coin from Portugal features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which represents the crown of the Kingdom of Portugal. This subtle detail highlights the coin's connection to the kingdom's rich history and adds to its numismatic significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1828  134494 - - - - - -
1829  22422 - - - - - -
1830  29035 - - - - - -
1831  65351 - - - - - -
1832  108187 - - - - - -
1833  798000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Cruzado - Miguel I 1828-1833 coin.