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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
10 réis from Madeira of Portuguese Queen Maria II, 1852
1852
Copper coin. Obverse: decorated crowned coat of arms of Portugal. Reverse: between two tied branches, denomination: X. Inscription: pecunia Madeirensis with year at the bottom. Smooth edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5122; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique…
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CGB via Numista
banknotes
100 Réis, Portugal, 1891 (Pick 90)
1891
This 100 Réis note was issued in Portugal, dated 1891. It belongs to the Real (decimalized, 1835-1910) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Charles I (Carlos I) (1889-1908). It measures 92 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
5 reis from the Azores of the Portuguese King José I, 1750
1750
Copper coin. Obverse: between date, two letters I [=Josephus I]. Above it a crown and below it value indication: V. Reverse: between two tied branches, coat of arms of Portugal, above which a crown. Legend: "percunia insulana" [=coin of the islands]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-M…
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. via Numista
banknotes
50 000 Réis, Bank of Portugal, Portugal, 1904–1910 (Pick 85)
1904-1910
This 50 000 Réis note was issued in Portugal by the Bank of Portugal, with dates recorded from 1904–1910. It belongs to the Real (decimalized, 1835-1910) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Charles I (Carlos I) (1889-1908). It measures 193 × 120 mm and is printed on paper. The St…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
500 reis from Portugal of King Carlos I, 1891
1891
Silver coin. Obverse: head of the king facing right. Below it the date. Reverse: between two crossed branches a decorated coat of arms. At the bottom the value indication. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3553A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique str…
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MW16 via Numista
banknotes
500 Réis, Bank of Portugal, Portugal, 1904–1910 (Pick 105)
1904-1910
This 500 Réis note was issued in Portugal by the Bank of Portugal, with dates recorded from 1904–1910. It belongs to the Real (decimalized, 1835-1910) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: First Republic (1910-1926). It measures 119 × 73 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Cat…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Azores, King José I of Portugal, 10 reis, 1750
1750
Copper coin. Obverse: between date two letters I [=Josephus I]. Above it a crown and below it value indication: X. Reverse: between two tied branches coat of arms of Portugal, surmounted by crown. Inscription: percunia insulana [=coin of the islands]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Azores, Queen Maria I of Portugal, 20 reis, 1795
1795
Copper coin. Obverse: baroque coat of arms of Portugal, above which a crown. Between two tied branches, value indication: 20, below which date. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-5121; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurem…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Cruzado or four hundred reis from Portugal of King João V, 1721
1721
Gold coin. Obverse: between two crossed branches a crown, beneath which the name of the king in two lines. At the bottom the value indication: 400. Reverse: short cross pattée, with crosslets in the angles. Date at the top in the legend. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3530A; it…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Five-reis piece, Portuguese coin or duit valued at five reis
c. 1590 - c. 1596
Both sides, struck: Coat of arms of Portugal and remainder of text: "bastian". The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-NM-7747-5; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3 cm.
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F. de Borga Freire, via Wikimedia Commons
stamps
King Luis I issue, Kingdom of Portugal, 1862
1862
The King Luis I issue comprises 6 postage stamps released by the Kingdom of Portugal on 1 July 1862. The StampWorld catalogue lists 6 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 12–16), printed in 6 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: 5R brown; 5R brown; 10R orange; 25R rose; 50R bluish green; 100R…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Portugal, King Pedro II, ½ cruzado or 200 reis, 1687
1687
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms, to the left thereof value indication: 200, to the right thereof the date. Reverse: short cross pattée, with crosslets in the angles. Cable edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3527; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
Portugal, King Pedro II, 120 reis, 1690
1690
Silver coin. Obverse: crowned coat of arms, to the left thereof value indication: 100 [=120!], to the right thereof the date. Reverse: short cross pattée, with letters P [=Porto] in the angles. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-3527A; its record gives material recorded as silver…
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Constantino Fernandes (years to be determined)
stamps
Portuguese Ceres definitive stamps
1912-1931
The Ceres definitive series comprises regular postage stamps issued for mainland Portugal and its overseas colonies. Drawn by Constantino de Sobral Fernandes and engraved by José Sérgio de Carvalho e Silva, the series represents the first new definitive issue introduced following the proclamation of the Portuguese R…
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F. de Borja Freire via Wikimedia Commons
stamps
Queen Maria II issue, Portugal, 1853
1853
The Queen Maria II issue is a set of postage stamps released in Portugal on 1 July 1853. The StampWorld catalogue lists 7 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 1–1‑4). Values and colours recorded for the issue: 5R brown; 25R dark blue; 25R light blue; 50R green; 50R bluish green; 100R purple. Catalogue notes on…
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