80 Reis - João VI Lisboa mint

Uitgever São Tomé and Príncipe
Jaar 1825
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 80 Réis
Valuta Real (1799-1910)
Samenstelling Copper
Gewicht 15.5 g
Diameter 35 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek Milled
Oriëntatie Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) KM#F1, Gomes#J6.06.0x
Beschrijving voorzijde Crown divides beaded circle, date and value within
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde JOANNES.VI.DG.PORTUG.BRAS.ET.ALG.REX 80 1819
(Translation: John VI, King of Portugal, Brazil and Algarve by the Grace of God)
Beschrijving keerzijde Shield within globe
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde PECUNIA.TOTUM__CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage 1825 - J6.06.01 - Circle with 55 beads -
1825 - J6.06.02 - Circle with 58 beads -
1825 - J6.06.03 - Circle with 65 beads -
1825 - J6.06.04 - Circle with 81 beads -
Numisquare-ID 9387496370
Aanvullende informatie

Historical Context: This 1825 80 Reis copper coin for São Tomé and Príncipe marks a crucial juncture in Portuguese imperial history. Issued under King João VI, its date coincides with Brazil's formal independence, dissolving the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves. Though Portugal lost its South American empire, João VI retained sovereignty over African territories. Minted in Lisbon, this coin signifies Portugal's enduring colonial presence and efforts to maintain economic stability within its remaining overseas possessions.

Artistry: The design adheres to the prevailing Neoclassical aesthetic of early 19th-century European coinage from the Lisbon Mint. The obverse features a laureate bust of King João VI, rendered with naturalism

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