Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Pataco - Maria II Loios
1833 year| Bronze | 40 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | 2 Vinténs = 40 Réis = 1 Pataco |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*UTILITATI PUBLICÆ*
*1833*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pataco - Maria II (Loios) 1833 coin was the first coin to feature a portrait of Queen Maria II, who was only 15 years old when she ascended to the throne. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it features a youthful and elegant portrait of the queen, surrounded by an ornate border. The coin's bronze composition and 40g weight made it a durable and practical choice for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a beloved symbol of Portuguese currency.
