Portugal 500 reis, 1898

400th Anniversary - Discovery of India

Information

NumberKM# 538
CountryPortugal
PeriodKingdom of Portugal (1836 - 1910)
RulerCarlos I
CurrencyPortuguese real
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination500 reis
Melt value12.5 XAGg x 0.917 = 19.68 USD
Year1898
Subject400th Anniversary - Discovery of India
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.917
Weight (g)12.5
Diameter (mm)31
Thickness (mm)2

Obverse:

500 reis 1898, Portugal (400th Anniversary - Discovery of India)

Royal family 

Legend
CARLOS I REI E AMELIA RAINHA DE PORTUGAL

Creators: Valancio Alves (V.Alves)

Reverse

500 reis 1898, Portugal (400th Anniversary - Discovery of India)

Anniversary  Coat of arms  Cross 

Legend
1498 - 1898
4° CENTENARIO DA DESCOBERTA DA INDIA
500 REIS
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

Creators: Valancio Alves (V.Alves)

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
Portugal, Lisbon (INCM)300.000-+


Collection

 1898$ *****  
Offers
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