Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
X Réis "½ vintém" - Pedro Prince Regent ND
| Silver (.9167) | 0.45 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1677 |
| Value | 10 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
Law: DECRETO 05apr1672Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Portugal. The coin was issued during the reign of Pedro II, who was the Prince Regent of Portugal from 1672-1677. During this time, Portugal was facing economic and political challenges, including a series of wars with neighboring countries and a major earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1675. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Portugal continued to be minted, with the X Réis "½ vintém" coin being one example of a coin that was issued during this time.
