Portugal 1821 40 reis

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type, a forty réis or pataco, was struck 1820-25 and is scarce in nice condition. These heavy bronze coins received much abuse and are normally found in low grade. The last pataco was struck in 1847. King João VI was regent for his mother starting in 1799 and became king on his mother's death in 1816.

Recorded mintage: 1,574,857.

Specification: 38.4 g, bronze, 36 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 370, Gomes-04.04 (plain cross, shown here) or Gomes-04.05 (radiant cross).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Reis, Lina, Anuário de Numismática, Moedas e notas 2010, 31ª ediçao, Lisbon: Publinummis, Lda, 2009.
• 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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