Portugal 1778 5 reis

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Portugal struck an extensive series of copper coins in the eighteenth century which saw long and hard circulation. As a result, they are very scarce in choice condition. This type was issued 1777-85. Five réis was a quarter of a vintém. For 1778, the legends come with or without a dot at the end.

Recorded mintage: 423,471.

Specification: 6.3 g, copper, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 261, Gomes-02.04.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• 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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