Peça - Maria I (Hairdress - Lisboa, Bahia and Rio mints) 1789-1805 front Peça - Maria I (Hairdress - Lisboa, Bahia and Rio mints) 1789-1805 back
Peça - Maria I (Hairdress - Lisboa, Bahia and Rio mints) 1789-1805 photo
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Peça - Maria I Hairdress - Lisboa, Bahia and Rio mints

 
Gold (.917) 14.3 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Maria I (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1789-1805
Value
1 Peça = 6400 Reis = 4 Escudos
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
14.3 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25674
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Rope shaped

Comment

The Queen’s bust varies with the age.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Peça - Maria I (Hairdress - Lisboa, Bahia and Rio mints) 1789-1805 from Portugal made of Gold (.917) weighing 14.3 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Portugal. The coin was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Portugal from 1777 to 1816. During her reign, Portugal faced many challenges, including the impact of the French Revolution and the Peninsular War. 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
1789  24607 - - - - - -
1790 R 210968 - - - - - -
1791  19534 - - - - - -
1791 B 14869 - - - - - -
1791 R 230746 - - - - - -
1792  46930 - - - - - -
1792 B 23514 - - - - - -
1792 R 230428 - - - - - -
1793  5138 - - - - - -
1793 B 15019 - - - - - -
1793 R 237086 - - - - - -
1794 B 14030 - - - - - -
1794 R 246442 - - - - - -
1795 B 15651 - - - - - -
1795 R 225809 - - - - - -
1796  56894 - - - - - -
1796 B 10528 - - - - - -
1796 R 218564 - - - - - -
1797  435 - - - - - -
1797 B 9775 - - - - - -
1797 R 213824 - - - - - -
1798  2545 - - - - - -
1798 B 7864 - - - - - -
1798 R 204430 - - - - - -
1799  106740 - - - - - -
1799 B 11935 - - - - - -
1799 R 189326 - - - - - -
1800 B 9567 - - - - - -
1800 R 213666 - - - - - -
1801 B 12037 - - - - - -
1801 R 185081 - - - - - -
1802 B 3324 - - - - - -
1802 R 167813 - - - - - -
1803 B 3743 - - - - - -
1803 R 176439 - - - - - -
1804 B 3539 - - - - - -
1804 R 176439 - - - - - -
1805 R 127652 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Peça - Maria I (Hairdress - Lisboa, Bahia and Rio mints) 1789-1805 coin.