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500 Réis – Portugal

Series: 1855 Portugal circulation coins

Context

Years: 1855–1856

Issuer: Portugal

Period:

Ruler: Peter V

Currency:

(1835—1910)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,688,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 12.5 g

Silver weight: 11.46 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #494

Numista: #25042

Value

Bullion value: $31.46

Obverse

Inscription:

PETRUS·V·PORTUG: ET·ALGARB: REX

· 1856 ·

Script: Latin

Inscription:

500 REIS

Script: Latin

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1855	—	1,210,000
1856	—	1,478,000
1856	—	—	Proof

🌟 Uncommon