Portugal 1688 200 reis

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1686-1706 during the reign of king Peter II (1683-1706). It is one of the earliest machine-struck coins of Portugal, which commenced using the screw press about 1677. The 200 réis was struck until 1822. In 1837, the Portuguese currency was reformed and decimalized. At that time, this coin was replaced by a 500 réis piece weighing 12.5 grams.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 8.7 g, 0.917 fine silver, 29 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 148, Gomes-61.01.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Alberto Gomes and Francisco Antonio Magro, Moedas Portuguesas e do Território Que Hoje é Portugal: Catálogo das Moedas Cunhadas para o Continentes e Ilhas Adjacentes, para os Territórios do Ultramar e Grão-Mestres Portugueses da Ordem de Malta, 6ª Edição, Lisbon: Associação Numismática de Portugal, 2013.

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