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X Réis - Luíz I

 
Copper 12.7 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Angola
King
Luís I (1861-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1871-1874
Value
10 Réis
Currency
Real (18th century-1914)
Composition
Copper
Weight
12.7 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#333753
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: PORTUGALIÆ ET ALGARBIORUM REX

Translation: KING OF PORTUGAL AND ALGARVES

Edge

Plain

Comment

Law: OFICIO DA FAZENDA DE 24JAN1871
According ti its date, those coins were also issued to Portugal, Mozambique, and São Tomé e Principe

Interesting fact

The X Réis - Luíz I 1871-1874 coin from Angola was minted during the reign of King Luís I of Portugal, who ruled from 1861 until his death in 1889. The coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured his image and name. This particular coin was minted in copper and has a weight of 12.7 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time when Angola was still a Portuguese colony, and it reflects the influence of Portuguese culture and rule in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1871  360000 - - - - - -
1873  2000000 - - - - - -
1874  240000 - - - - - -

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