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Peça - Miguel I
1828 year| Gold (.917) | 14.3 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Michael I (Miguel I) (1828-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 1 Peça = 7500 Reis = 4 Escudos |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Comment
Heritage Auctions (Sold 04JAN2016)In 1828, both Peças of Pedro IV and Miguel I were minted with a total of 1,255. The ones from Miguel I were minted with a larger and smaller bust version. It is commonly estimated that 800 Peças of Pedro IV were minted with the rest split between Miguel Peças with a larger and smaller bust, with more being minted with the smaller bust, than with the larger one.
Interesting fact
The Miguel I 1828 gold coin from Portugal was minted during a time of great change in the country. King Miguel I, who ruled from 1828 to 1837, was a controversial figure who usurped the throne from his niece, Queen Maria II. This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. Despite the political turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
