XX Reis - Pedro II Porto mint

Features

Issuer Angola
Ruling authority Peter II (1683-1706)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1693-1699
Value 20 Réis
Currency Real (18th century-1914)
Composition Copper
Weight 14.34 g
Diameter 36 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
33910
References Gomes# P2 03.xx,
Alberto Gomes; 2021. Moedas Portuguesas. Associação Numismatica de Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal.
KM# 1,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Bentes# 97.01-97.08
Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9th edition). Bentes Edizioni Numismatiche, Ischia, Italy.

Series: Copper PPPP

Obverse

Crowned portuguese coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PETRVS·II·D·G·PORTVG·R·D·ÆTHIOP

Translation: Pedro II by the grace of God King of Portugal Lord of Ethiopia.

Engraver: Roque Francisco

Reverse

Value XX flanked by four letters PPPP and ornaments.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MODERATO SPLENDEAT VSV·1693/99·
P P X X P P

Translation: Will shine with moderate use.

Engraver: Roque Francisco

Edge

Smooth.

Mint

PPPP Porto, Portugal

Comments

The Copper PPPP Coin Series (1693-1699); in the face values of V, X and XX Reis; it was minted at the Mint of Porto, in Portugal, to circulate in Angola. Due to the needs that were present in the Colony of Brazil, its circulation in Brazil was authorized through the Royal Charter of February 10, 1704.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1693 PPPP 14% Bentes 97.01; P2 03.01 SPLNDEAT
1694 PPPP 16% Bentes 97.02; P2 03.02
1695 PPPP 8% Bentes 97.03; P2 03.03
1695 PPPP 10% Bentes 97.04; P2 03.04 (Coin alignment)
1697 PPPP $ 87 42% Bentes 97.05; P2 03.05
1697 PPPP 12% P2 03.06 ((...V8V)
1697 PPPP 8% P2 03.07
1698 PPPP 28% Bentes 97.06; P2 03.08
1698 PPPP 10% Bentes 97.07; P2 03.09 (date without points)
1699 PPPP 56% Bentes 97.08; P2 03.10

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Heritage Auctions
2024 March 3 Spotlight: Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61382
Lot 25001
Internet Archive
3 Mar 2024 Undetermined VF
(NGC VF Details (Environmental Damage))
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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