Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
XX Réis "Vintem" - Pedro Prince Regent ND
| Silver (.9167) | 0.91 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Regent | Peter (Pedro) (1667-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1677 |
| Value | 20 Réis (Reais) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Comment
Law: DECRETO 05APR1672All references have slight lettering variations
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the XX Réis "Vintem" coin is that it was minted during a time of great change 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 experiencing significant political and economic changes, including the introduction of new currency and the expansion of trade with other countries. Despite these changes, the XX Réis "Vintem" coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency, and it continues to be a valuable collector's item to this day.
