Some help needed with a 1700s Portugese Coin...

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airplanenut
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Howdy!

I was sent this coin to sell on eBay, but I have no reference materials on this type of piece... all I know was what was listed on the holder--that this is a Portugese piece from 1012-1026. I'd be very appreciative if you could help shed some more light as to what this is.

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Thanks!

Jeremy
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  • tbirde56
    tbirde56 Posts: 2,161
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    Appears to be a nice Portuguese 40 Reis, undated, King John V (1706-50).
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  • airplanenut
    airplanenut Posts: 22,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks, Tbird! Perhaps the date on the holder was wrong, then image

    ...and it's not so medieval image
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  • Philip
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    That was fast, Brad.image

    The coin cannot be medieval, because it is machine struck.
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  • 1jester
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    It's in awesome condition--AU/UNC.

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  • airplanenut
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    Oh... did these circulate in the American colonies, or were they pretty much stuck in Europe?

    Oh, here's the description I wrote... let me know if I screwed up image

    An undated piece from the reign of King John V (1706-1750), this is a remarkable piece of history. Used in commerce nearly three hundred years ago, this piece has, unlike most, stood the test of time, aquiring a miniscule amount of wear, if any at all! The coin was struck very well-centered on an excellent planchet, and exhibits a few small die breaks.

    Thanks again!

    Jeremy
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  • 1jester
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    Jeremy, you might add the word "only" before miniscule, if you prefer.

    Also, the coin has some haymarking, particularly on the reverse, but I don't think you need to add that to the description, since it doesn't detract from the coin, in my opinion. I believe some people find haymarking unattractive, but not me. Overall, the coin has a magnificent look.

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    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • ColinCMR
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    Cool coin, never seen one before
  • josemartins
    josemartins Posts: 88 ✭✭
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    Hi Jeremy,

    This is a 50 reis (half tostão) from D. João VI (as regent), 1799-1816.

    A not so common coin, but usually found in medium/high grade! Nice coin!image

    Jose
  • 1jester
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    Welcome to the forums, Jose!!

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    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22

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