Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Escudo - Maria I and Pedro III Lisboa and Bahia mints
| Gold (.9167) | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1777-1799) |
| King | Peter III (Pedro III) (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1785 |
| Value | 1 Escudo = 1600 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Escudo coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I and her husband, King Pedro III, who ruled Portugal from 1777 to 1785. This was a period of significant political and social upheaval, as the country was facing economic challenges and struggling to maintain its colonial empire. Despite these challenges, the Escudo coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and traders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 4098 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 | 1643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 1670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 2700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Escudo - Maria I and Pedro III (Lisboa and Bahia mints) 1777-1785 coin.
