Description

Dom Carlos I of Portugal (known as the Diplomat or the Martyr; 1863–1908) was the King of Portugal and the Algarves. He was the first Portuguese king to be murdered since Sebastian of Portugal in 1578.

Engraver: Valancio Alves

Obverse

Portrait of Carlos I of Portugal right inside a chain-dotted circle, surrounded by the inscription "Carlos I King of Portugal" and date below. Engraver's initials below the portrait.

CARLOS I REI DE PORTUGAL
ALVES
· 1892 ·

Reverse

Value within wreath, different each side.

Mintmarks (if any):
• Cornucopia (bottom-left cornucopia, the logo of the Paris Mint)
• A (bottom-center, Paris Mint)
• Fasces, tube of bundled poles with axe (bottom-right, privy mark of Jean Lagrange, Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint from 1880-1896)

20
R E I S
A

Edge

20 Reis

KM# 533 AG# C1 03
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 12 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # AG# C1 03,01, AG# C1 03,03, AG# C1 03,02, AG# C1 03,04
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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