Peça - Maria I (Widow veil, Pattern) 1786 front Peça - Maria I (Widow veil, Pattern) 1786 back
Peça - Maria I (Widow veil, Pattern) 1786 photo
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Peça - Maria I Widow veil, Pattern

1786 year
Copper 11.19 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Maria I (1777-1799)
Type
Pattern
Year
1786
Value
1 Peça = 4 Escudos = 6400 Reis
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.19 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#345651
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms in cartouche

Interesting fact

The Pattern Peça - Maria I (Widow veil, Pattern) 1786 is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I of Portugal. It is known for its distinctive design, which features a widow's veil on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and a pattern of stars and crescents on the reverse (back) side. The coin was minted in copper and weighs 11.19 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.