Portugal 1823 10 reis

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type, a ten réis or medio vintém was struck 1818-24 and is scarce in nice condition. These bronze coins received much abuse and are normally found in low grade. This denomination was struck in this form until 1839. The coin was much smaller after decimalization. King João VI was regent for his mother starting in 1799 and became king on his mother's death in 1816.

Recorded mintage: 44,257, a better date.

Specification: 12-14 g, copper, 35 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 356, Gomes-03.08.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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.

Link to:

• 1821 40 réis
• 1823 40 réis
• 1823 400 réis
• 1823 6,400 réis
• 1827 40 réis
• Coins and currency dated 1823
• return to Portugal