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10 Reis - Maria II
| Issuer | Portugal |
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| Year | 1835-1839 |
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| Weight | 11.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The Portuguese royal arms, comprising the quartered shield bearing the quinas and castles of Portugal, displayed in the centre of the field and surmounted by the royal crown. The circular legend MARIA · II · DEI · GRATIA surrounds the shield, separated by ornamental rosette stops, with the Roman numeral II appearing at the base of the legend. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Maria II reclaimed the Portuguese throne in 1834 after a decade of civil conflict — the Liberal Wars — that had left the country's monetary system in disorder. Copper coinage was urgently needed for everyday commerce, and the 10 Reis was among the first issues struck under her restored authority. The multiple Gomes references reflect distinct emission years across the 1835–1839 window, with minor die variations separating them — collectors distinguish principally by the date and edge treatment rather than by any dramatic change in type.