Peça - Maria II 1833 front Peça - Maria II 1833 back
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Peça - Maria II

1833 year
Gold (.917) 14.34 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Queen
Maria II (1834-1853)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1833
Value
1 Peça = 7500 Reis = 4 Escudos
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#78797
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned arms within wreath.

Comment

Coin known as "degolada" (= beheaded)

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Peça - Maria II 1833 from Portugal made of Gold (.917) weighing 14.34 g is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Maria II, who was only 15 years old at the time. Despite her young age, she was instrumental in the country's transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, and her reign marked a period of significant political and social change in Portugal.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1833  1265 - - - - - -

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