Portugal, silver coin Cruzado Novo 1805 D. João Prince Regent, silver coin of 480 Reis year 1805 of the reign of D. João Prince Regent, low crown with 45 pearls, 3 pearls in the central arch, 10 pearls in the front inner arches, 7 pearls at the beginning of the outer arches and 4 pearls inside them, simple cross, 2-point diamond diadem, in the caption letter "S" with simple serif, on the reverse the cross of the Order of Christ (✠ 21 mm ◁⭥ 12.5 mm), cantonated by quatrefoils with closed petals, in the caption letter "S" with simple serif, World Coins Portugal KM#331. Coin minted during the reign of D. João Prince Regent (1799-1816), born in Queluz on May 13, 1767, son of D. Maria I and D. Pedro III. Due to the Queen Mother's illness, Prince D. João took on the responsibility of government from 10 February 1792, assuming it definitively as Prince Regent from 15 July 1799, until his mother's death.

Portugal, silver coin of Cruzado Novo silver 1810 D. João Prince Regent, silver coin of 480 Reis year 1810 of the reign of D. João Prince Regent, low crown, diamond diadem 2 points, and in the caption the letter "S" without serif, World Coins Portugal KM#331. Coin minted during the reign of D. João Prince Regent (1799-1816), born in Queluz on May 13, 1767, son of D. Maria I and D. Pedro III. Due to the illness of the Queen Mother, Prince D. João took on the responsibility of government from 10 February 1792, assuming it definitively as Prince Regent from 15 July 1799, until the death of his mother. 

Portugal, silver coin of Cruzado Novo silver 1808 D. João Prince Regent, silver coin of 480 Reis year 1808 of the reign of D. João Prince Regent, tall and narrow crown with 44 pearls, 3 pearls in the central arch, 10 pearls in the front inner arches, at the beginning of the outer arches 6 pearls on the left and 5 pearls on the right, inside the same 6 pearls on the left and 4 pearls on the right, triumphant cross (♁ / ⊖), 2-point diamond diadem, in the caption letter "S" with serif, on the reverse the cross of the Order of Christ (✠ 21 mm ◁⭥ 12.5 mm), cantonated by quatrefoils with closed petals, in the caption letter "S" with serif, World Coins Portugal KM#331. Coin minted during the reign of D. João Prince Regent (1799-1816), born in Queluz on May 13, 1767, son of D. Maria I and D. Pedro III. Due to the illness of the Queen Mother, Prince D. João took on the responsibility of government from 10 February 1792, assuming it definitively as Prince Regent from 15 July 1799, until the death of his mother. 

Portugal, silver coin Cruzado Novo 1810 D. João Prince Regent, silver coin of 480 Reis year 1810 of the reign of D. João Prince Regent, variant with error and later rectification by the hubbing opener when engraving the face value and date on the coin, tall and narrow crown with diamond diadem 2 points and 3 pearls in the central arch of the crown, on the reverse, quatrefoils with closed petals cantonating the Cross of the Order of Christ, in the legend letter "S" on the obverse with serif on the reverse without serif, World Coins Portugal KM #331. In this example, the error made by the hubbing opener is perfectly visible, as he initially engraved the year "1810" in mirror image on the left of the shield and the face value "400" on the right, which after its rectification left details on the die that reveal this error in the coins minted.

Portugal, silver coin Cruzado Novo 1810 D. João Prince Regent, silver coin of 480 Reis year 1810 of the reign of D. João Prince Regent, tall, narrow crown surmounted by a triumphant cross (♁ / ⊖), with a 2-point diamond diadem, number of pearls in the crown arches, central arch 3 pearls, internal frontal arches on the left 9 pearls, on the right 10 pearls, at the beginning of the external arches on the left 6 pearls, on the right 6 pearls, on the reverse, Cross of the Order of Christ ✠ 20.5 mm with ends ◁⭥ 11 mm, quatrefoils with open petals and small core cantoning the Cross of the Order of Christ, in the legend letter "S" on the obverse and reverse with serif, World Coins Portugal KM#331.

Portugal, silver coin Cruzado Novo 1810 D. João Prince Regent, silver coin of 480 Reis year 1810 of the reign of D. João Prince Regent, tall, narrow crown surmounted by a triumphant cross (♁ / ⊖), with 2-point diamond diadem, number of pearls in the crown arches, central arch 3 pearls, internal front arches on the left 10 pearls on the right 10 pearls, at the beginning of the external arches on the left 6 pearls on the right 6 pearls, on the reverse, Cross of the Order of Christ ✠ 21 mm with ends ◁⭥ 13 mm, quatrefoils with closed petals and large core cantonating the Cross of the Order of Christ, in the legend letter "S" on the obverse with serif and on the reverse without serif, World Coins Portugal KM#331.

Rare copper coin of 1/4 Macuta 1814 of D. João Príncipe Regente, Angola, Africa Portuguese former colony of Angola, World Coins Angola KM#44

Rare copper coin of 1/2 Macuta 1814 of D. João Príncipe Regente, Portuguese former colony of Angola,  World Coins Angola KM#45

Angola coin of 2 Macutas 1815 copper D. João Príncipe Regente, Recoined on 1 Macuta of D. José I, World Coins Angola KM#47

Brasil, Silver coin of 150 Réis 1754 of D. José I (Portugal), Shield countermark of 1809, legend error, "ATAN NGIS". Coin of 150 Réis 1754 Silver D. José I (Brazil) Series J, "R". Rio Janeiro, with "Shield" countermark of D. João Príncipe Regente (1809),  error variant in the legend "ATAN NGIS"

Silver 960 réis coin, known as the Patacão, issued in 1810 for colonial Brazil under Prince Regent D. João. Struck at the Rio de Janeiro Mint (“R”), this VF+ example shows characteristics typical of overstruck pieces and is valued for its historical relevance and importance within Luso‑Brazilian numismatics.

Coin from Brazil (former Portuguese colony), featuring the "Escudete" countermark of Prince Regent D. João on a 1774 XX Réis copper coin of D. José I (Brazil), as catalogued in World Coins Brazil KM 175.1. This example has a High Crown with a Potent Cross featuring a filled design similar to a Cross Pattée. Legislation: Royal Charter of April 18, 1809. Following the French invasion of Portugal and the subsequent transfer of the Portuguese court to Brazil, the Prince Regent ordered, as a means to cover expenses and due to the scarcity of circulating currency, that earlier Brazilian coins from previous reigns be countermarked with the "Escudete" on both copper and silver coins. For copper coins, this countermark doubled their face value, effectively increasing their legal tender value twofold.

India copper coin of 6 Réis of Prince Regent D. João (1799-1816), World Coins India Portuguese KM 211

Portugal, copper coin of XX Réis 1870 of D. Luis I, 20 Réis or Vintém of 1870, World Coins Portugal KM#515. This being the rarest date in the series of 20 réis copper coins from the reign of D. Luis I, a coin minted to circulate in the kingdom of Portugal and also authorized to circulate by Ordinance of April 9, 1867, in the former colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. D. Luis I who reigned Portugal from 1861 until his death in 1889, born in 1838, nicknamed "The Popular" was the thirty-third King of Portugal.

Portugal, 50 Réis silver coin from 1875, D. Luís I, half Tostão in silver, 1875, the rarest date of the series. World Coins Portugal, KM 506. D. Luís I of Portugal, born in 1838, was the 32nd King of Portugal. He reigned from 1861 until his death in 1889. Nicknamed 'The Popular One', he was also known as the numismatist king. During his reign, his mentor and curator of the royal collection, Teixeira de Aragão, published the first and most comprehensive numismatic catalogues of the period in Portugal.

Coin of 500 réis from 1876, in silver, of King D. Luís I, also known as the five tostões silver coin of 1876, minted during the reign of D. Luís I in Portugal (World Coins – Portugal, KM#509). The date 1876 is the second rarest in the 500 réis series of this reign, which gives it special numismatic interest. King D. Luís I (1861–1889) was known as the numismatist king, being one of the monarchs who most promoted coin collecting and numismatics in Portugal. Nicknamed “The Popular,” he was the thirty-third King of Portugal; he was born in 1838 and reigned from 1861 until his death in 1889. His wife was D. Maria Pia of Savoy

Angola, silver coin of 8 Macutas 1796, from the former Portuguese colony of Angola, issued during the reign of Queen Maria I “Widow” (1786–1799) – World Coins Angola KM#34. Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious”, was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. She was born in 1734 and reigned from 1750 until her death in 1816. She married King Peter III and had coinage attributed to the three phases of her reign: Single, Married, and Widow. During her rule, coins were minted both for mainland Portugal and for several Portuguese colonies, including Brazil, Angola, Guinea, and India.

Angola, silver coin of 10 Macutas 1796 of portuguese queen D. Maria I (1786-1799), Angola Former Colony of Portugal, World  Coins Angola KM#36. Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious”, was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. She was born in 1734 and reigned from 1750 until her death in 1816. She married King Peter III and had coinage attributed to the three phases of her reign: Single, Married, and Widow. During her rule, coins were minted both for mainland Portugal and for several Portuguese colonies, including Brazil, Angola, Guinea, and India.

Angola, silver coin of 12 Macutas 1796 of portuguese queen D. Maria I (1786-1799), Angola Former Colony of Portugal, World  Coins Angola KM#37. Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious”, was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. She was born in 1734 and reigned from 1750 until her death in 1816. She married King Peter III and had coinage attributed to the three phases of her reign: Single, Married, and Widow. During her rule, coins were minted both for mainland Portugal and for several Portuguese colonies, including Brazil, Angola, Guinea, and India.

Portugal, copper coin of XX Réis 1847 D. Maria II, World Coins Portugal KM 482. Coin created by the Law of 24 April 1835 and Decree 14 May 1846, coins worth XX réis (penny) were minted in the Copper alloy, with dates from 1847 to 1853.

Portugal, silver coin of 500 réis 1843 of D. Maria II, Silver 5 Tostões of 1843, World Coins Portugal KM 471. Portugal coin minted during the reign of Queen D. Maria II, known as "The Educator" was the Queen of Portugal's thirty-first Monarch, born in 1819 and reigned over Portugal from 1826 until her death in 1853, married D. Fernando II of Saxe Coburg-Gotha. 

Portugal, silver coin of 12 Vinténs 1784, 240 Réis dated 1784, minted during the joint reign of Queen Maria I and King Peter III of Portugal. Features a low crown with a lozenge diadem (one-point), with a simple cross; the reverse shows floral designs with closed petals and a large center. Listed in World Coins as Portugal KM#272. Queen Maria I, known as "The Pious," was the 27th monarch of Portugal. Born in 1734, she reigned from 1777 until her death in 1816. She was married to King Peter III.

Brazil, silver 640 réis coin dated 1784, from the joint reign of Queen Maria I and King Peter III, minted in Lisbon. This is a silver two-pataca coin, “High Crown” variety, listed in the World Coins Brazil catalog under number KM#207.2. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I for circulation in the then colony of Brazil. Maria I and Peter III (1777–1786) ruled jointly; Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious,” was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. Born in 1734, she reigned from 1777 until her death in 1816 and was married to King Peter III.

Portugal, silver coin with rim cord and Orla Nova (New Border) die of King Pedro II, according to the law of June 14, 1688, applied over a Half Cruzado silver coin of King João IV (1640–1656), bearing the 250 Réis crowned countermark (variant type “B”) of King Afonso VI (1656–1667), Portugal and Brazil.

Rim cord and Orla Nova die of King Pedro II (1688) over a Half Cruzado silver coin of King João IV (1640–1656), with border “b” or type II. On the obverse, legend variant No. 1 ✤IOANNES.IIII.D.G.PORTVG.ET.ALG.REX, and on the reverse, legend variant No. 2 ⠂✤⠂IN✤HOC✤SIGNO✤VINCES.

There are many variants not yet classified in the Alberto Gomes catalog; numerous combinations of legends and border types exist, some of considerable rarity, even though they are generally listed in catalogs in a generic way. In my view, this coin represents a combination of some rarity.

The 3 Vinténs silver coins of King Peter II (1683–1706), equivalent to 60 réis, usually feature royal crowns with beaded arches. This specimen corresponds to a rare and atypical variant, displaying a royal crown with four smooth arches “non‑beaded”, a characteristic not catalogued in Alberto Gomes. The obverse legend is PETRVS•II•D•G•PORT•ET•ALG•REX and the reverse legend •✤•IN•HOC•SIGNO•VINCES. This variant stands apart from the regular issues of the reign, in which the crown arches are beaded, making this type particularly appealing to collectors of numismatic varieties. International classification: World Coins KM#138.

6 Vinténs (120 Réis) silver coin of Peter II, struck at the Lisbon mint, featuring a high four‑arched beaded royal crown and a reverse legend separated by points. A scarce variety, sought after by collectors of typologies and numismatic variants of the reign of Peter II.

Portugal, silver coin of Cruzado 1826 of D. Pedro IV, silver coin 480 Réis 1826, wide crown variant A. Gomes P4.07.01 World Coins Portugal KM#377. Coin minted during the reign of D. Pedro IV, nicknamed "The Soldier King", was the twenty-ninth King of Portugal, born in 1798 and reigned over Portugal from 1826 to 1828, he died in 1834, his wife was Dona Maria Leopoldina Josefa Carolina de Habsburgo .

Silver Half Tostao issued under King Pedro V in 1861, listed as P5.01.03 in the Alberto Gomes catalogue. This VF/VF plus example shows moderate wear with strong definition of the main design elements, offering above‑average quality within the monarch’s final circulating issues.

1854 issue of the 100 Réis, the only Tostão of Pedro V featuring the straight‑hair bust — a distinctive and historically significant portrait used exclusively in this first emission. This VF+ example offers excellent detail across the portrait, legend and facial value, with light wear and strong overall definition. A high‑quality piece within this series, ideal for collectors seeking a well‑preserved and visually appealing 1854 Tostão.

Portugal 200 Réis dated 1855 from the reign of King Pedro V, belonging to the straight‑hair bust type. This VF+ silver two‑tostões specimen shows above‑average detail on the portrait and laurel wreath, representing one of the most desirable conservation levels within the P5.04.03 series.

Silver 500 réis coin dated 1856 from the reign of King D. Pedro V, featuring the curled‑hair bust type and corresponding to five tostões. Classified as Alberto Gomes P5.07.02 and World Coins KM494, this is a high‑grade example of a mid‑19th‑century Portuguese issue.

Angola 5 Escudos 1921, issued by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino and printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. The obverse features the portrait of Francisco de Oliveira Chamiço, the Portuguese coat of arms and the Steamship Seal Type III, with signatures of HJMM and JHU. The reverse shows a classical allegorical female figure facing the sea. Catalogued as Pick 57, this is a key colonial issue sought after by collectors of Angola and Portuguese banknotes.

10 Centavos banknote issued on November 5, 1914 by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino for circulation in Lourenço Marques (present-day Maputo, Mozambique), bearing the serial number 6,405,950. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., the obverse features the denomination prominently displayed, the green BNU seal, and the Portuguese coat of arms, along with the signatures of Governor Luiz Diogo da Silva and Vice-Governor Manuel Carlos de Freitas Alzina. The reverse displays an allegorical figure representing navigation, a characteristic motif of early 20th-century colonial issues. Cataloged as Pick#56, this banknote belongs to the first “London” issue, produced in a context of monetary emergency.

The 5 Pounds Sterling 1934 banknote of the Mozambique Company belongs to the final sterling issue produced for circulation within the Company’s concession territory. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., it features the refined colonial design typical of high‑value notes: central allegorical vignette, Company coat of arms, ornate borders and elegant typography.

The perforation “PAGO 5.11.1942” was used for internal administrative settlements and does not affect authenticity. The signatures correspond to the official authorities of the period: António Augusto Pereira Cabral (Governor) and António de Sousa Lara (Managing Administrator).

This note represents an important historical period, marking the final phase of the Company’s financial autonomy before full integration into the Portuguese monetary system.

The 20 Centavos 1933 banknote, issued by the Mozambique Company in Beira, belongs to the final phase of sterling‑denominated fractional issues before the Company’s powers were abolished in 1942. Printed by BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. LTD. LONDON, it features a clean, functional design with the Portuguese Coat of Arms, geometric borders and a prominent face value. This example bears serial number 275,776, is preserved in UNC condition, and includes the “PAGO 5.11.1942” perforation applied during the liquidation of these issues. A historically significant piece representing low‑value fiduciary currency in colonial Mozambique.

10000 Escudos 1989 Egas Moniz Plate:1 Lisbon January 12 1989 ten thousand Escudos (10000$00) 12/01/1989 Plate:1 Bank of Portugal Serial number: ACM 005872, Signatures The Governor: José Alberto Vasconcelos Tavares Moreira - The administrator: José de Matos Torres, World Paper Money Portugal Pick#185a

10,000 Escudos 1991 Egas Moniz Plate: 1 Lisbon May 16, 1991, ten thousand Escudos (10,000$00) 05/16/1991 Plate: 1 Bank of Portugal, Serial number: BHV 035710, Signatures The Governor: José Alberto Vasconcelos Tavares Moreira - The Deputy Governor: António Carlos Feio Palmeiro Ribeiro, World Paper Money Portugal Pick#185c

10,000 Escudos 1998 Infante D. Henrique Plate: 2 Lisbon, February 12, 1998, ten thousand Escudos (10,000$00) 02/12/1998 Plate: 2 Bank of Portugal, Serial number: 5G4917587, Signatures The Governor: António José Fernandes de Sousa - The Deputy Governor: Luís Manuel Moreira de Campos e Cunha, World Paper Money Portugal Pick#191