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Peça - João Prince Regent Lisboa
1802 year| Gold (.9167) | 14.340 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | John (João) (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1802 |
| Value | 1 Peça = 6400 Reis = 4 Escudos |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 14.340 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
Also know as "Peça de Jarra" (Piece of jar) due its form.Interesting fact
The João Prince Regent (Lisboa) 1802 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Portugal. The country was facing a severe financial crisis, and the government was forced to debase the currency by reducing the gold content of its coins. Despite this, the João Prince Regent coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its value remained relatively stable compared to other coins of the time. This speaks to the enduring legacy and trustworthiness of the coin, even in times of economic uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 | 30315 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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