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Escudo - Maria I Lisboa

 
Gold (.9167) 3.585 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Maria I (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1796
Value
1 Escudo = 1600 Réis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.585 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#39511
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Rope shaped

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Escudo - Maria I (Lisboa) 1787-1796 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I, who was known as "Maria the Pious" or "Maria the Mad" due to her religious devotion and alleged mental health issues. Despite these challenges, she ruled Portugal for over 30 years and her coinage remains a lasting legacy of her reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1787  771 - - - - - -
1789  177 - - - - - -
1790  4051 - - - - - -
1791  408 - - - - - -
1792  1362 - - - - - -
1794  1127 - - - - - -
1796  2828 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Escudo - Maria I (Lisboa) 1787-1796 coin.