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Peça - João VI Lisboa and Rio de Janeiro

 
Gold (.917) 14.342 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John VI (João VI) (1816-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1818-1824
Value
1 Peça = 6400 Reis = 4 Escudos
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
14.342 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25678
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Rope shaped

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Peça - João VI (Lisboa and Rio de Janeiro) 1818-1824 from Portugal made of Gold (.917) weighing 14.342 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of King João VI, who ruled Portugal from 1816 to 1826. During this time, Portugal was facing economic and political challenges, including the loss of its colonies in South America and the impact of the Napoleonic Wars. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1818  291 - - - - - -
1818 R 13920 - - - - - -
1819  1727 - - - - - -
1819 R 9227 - - - - - -
1820  1687 - - - - - -
1820 R 3286 - - - - - -
1821  391 - - - - - -
1822  30000 - - - - - -
1822 R 599 - - - - - -
1823  27000 - - - - - -
1824  1553 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Peça - João VI (Lisboa and Rio de Janeiro) 1818-1824 coin.