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LXXX "80 Reais" - Filipe I ND
| Silver (.9166) | 6.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (Filipe I) (1581-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1598 |
| Value | 80 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9166) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·:· IN · HOC · SIGNO · VINCES
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 5117 (INCM MuseumMinted by Law 15NOV1582
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin LXXX "80 Reais" - Filipe I ND (1582-1598) from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip I, also known as Philip the Handsome, who was the first king of Portugal to bear the title "King of Portugal and the Algarves." This title reflected the expansion of Portuguese territories in North Africa and the Atlantic, and it symbolized the growing influence and power of the Portuguese Empire. The coin's design, which features an image of King Philip I on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, reflects the importance of the monarchy and the national symbolism of Portugal during this time period.
