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5 Réis - Maria II
Country: Madeira Islands
(Portugal)
Denomination: 5 Réis
(5)
Year: 1850
Material: Copper
Weight:
Shape: Round
Diameter:
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: madeira islandsportugal
Description:
Obverse
Portuguese coat of arms (royal crown at top, shield within shield below, scrolls either side). Lettering surrounding.
The outer shield contains seven castles. The inner shield contains five smaller shields arranged in the form of a cross; in each of these, in turn, are five pellets.
Reverse
Large V in centre, grape-vine wreath either side, date at bottom. Lettering surrounding
NOTE: The V is Latin for 5 denomination, the lettering is Latin for 'Madeira's money'
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