1901 5 Reis from Acores

hfjacinto

The other coin was all a fellow members fault as he posted a beautiful coin from Azores. I had to get one also.

The coin has a really pretty blue/green toning.

In the slab.

This coin was only a 1 year issue.

Issuer: Azores (Portugal)
King Charles I (Carlos I) (1889-1908)
Type: Standard circulation coins
Year:1901
Value: 5 Reis
Currency: Real (decimalized, 1843-1911)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 4.9 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment
Demonetized: 1915
References: KM16
Mintage: 800,000

The set is composed of coins a 5, 10 and 20, the 5 and 10 reis are the easiest and lowest cost to find.