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50 Centavos Coins 1912–1926
The 50 Centavos coins issued by the Portuguese Republic between 1912 and 1926 comprise two distinct systems that reflect the monetary developments of the early Republican period. The first system includes the silver issues of 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1916, created under the Decree with force of Law of May 22, 1911 and Law 220 of July 30, 1911, later withdrawn by Decree‑Law 19871 of June 9, 1931. The second system, in bronze‑aluminium, covers the 1924, 1925 and 1926 issues, created by Decree 9719 of May 23, 1924 and withdrawn under Decree‑Law 20392 of October 14, 1931. Within this latter system, a notable highlight is the rare 1926 variety struck using a reused 1925 die, a discovery researched by Portugal Moedas and published in Revista MOEDA – Volume 4 (2025).
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Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1912 or $50 centavos 1912 of Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1912, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM 561.
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1912 or $50 centavos 1912 of Portuguese Republic, (XF/AU), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1912, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM 561.
50 centavos 1912 prata, ($50 centavos prata 1912), Republica Portuguesa, (MBC+/Bela-), World Coins Portugal KM 561
50 centavos 1912 prata, ($50 centavos prata 1912), Republica Portuguesa, (MBC+), World Coins Portugal KM 561
50 centavos 1912 prata, ($50 centavos prata 1912), Republica Portuguesa, (MBC+), World Coins Portugal KM 561
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1913 or $50 centavos 1913 of Portuguese Republic, (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM#561.
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1913 or $50 centavos 1913 of Portuguese Republic, (VF+/XF), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM#561.
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1913 or $50 centavos 1913 of Portuguese Republic, (VF+XF), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM#561.
50 centavos 1913 prata, ($50 centavos prata 1913), Republica Portuguesa, (MBC+), World Coins Portugal KM 561
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1914 or $50 centavos 1914 of Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1914, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM 561.
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1914 or $50 centavos 1914 of Portuguese Republic, (XF), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1914, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM 561.
50 centavos 1914 prata, ($50 centavos prata 1914), Republica Portuguesa, (Bela-), World Coins Portugal KM 561
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1916 or $50 centavos 1916 of Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1916, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM 561.
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1916 or $50 centavos 1916 of Portuguese Republic, (XF/AU), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 50 centavos coin of 1916, in silver, belongs to the first coins of the Portuguese Republic with this denomination. It was struck in 835‰ silver between the years 1912 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and the coin was withdrawn from circulation in accordance with Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931. The total mintage, across the various dates struck between 1912 and 1916, was 16,210,323 pieces. This coin is internationally catalogued in World Coins Portugal under code KM 561.
Portugal, silver coin of 50 centavos 1916 of Portuguese Republic, (Proof Like finish), World Coins Portugal KM 561
The 1916 50 centavos coin, struck in silver, belongs to the earliest coins of the Portuguese Republic with this face value. It was minted in .835 fine silver between 1912 and 1916, under the Decree having the force of law of 22 May 1911 and Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. The present specimen displays a Proof Like finish, characterized by very bright, mirror-like fields resulting from striking with little-used dies, giving it a superior appearance compared to regular circulation issues, although it is not an official Proof striking. Is internationally catalogued in World Coins – Portugal under the reference KM 561.
coin with error, 50 Cents 1924 Aluminium-Bronze, with unpublished characteristics, (XF/UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 1924 50 Centavos Bronze-Aluminum coin from the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#575. This coin exhibits extremely unusual characteristics and may be a unique specimen, given its singular features. On the obverse, it shows incuse (recessed) marks resulting from the impression of a mirrored reverse die. On the reverse, incuse marks attributed to a mirrored obverse die can be observed. So far, this is the only coin I am aware of that presents such features. The assigned grade is AU, and the visible irregularities are due to the aforementioned issues, in addition to die crack marks.
Portugal, Aluminium-Bronze coin of 50 Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (VF+), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, coin of 50 centavos 1924 aluminium-bronze, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal coin of, 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Repubic, (VF+), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Repubic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
50 Centavos 1924 Bronze-Alumínio, $50 centavos 1924 Alumínio-Bronze Republica Portuguesa, (MBC+), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal coin of, 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Repubic, (VF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Repubic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
50 Centavos 1924 Bronze-Alumínio, $50 centavos 1924 Alumínio-Bronze Republica Portuguesa, (MBC), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (VF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
50 Centavos 1924 Bronze-Alumínio, $50 centavos 1924 Alumínio-Bronze Republica Portuguesa, (MBC), World Coins Portugal KM 575
50 Centavos 1924 Bronze-Alumínio, $50 centavos 1924 Alumínio-Bronze Republica Portuguesa, (MBC), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (F+), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, Aluminium-Bronze coin of 50 Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (VF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, coin of 50 centavos 1924 aluminium-bronze, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, Aluminium-Bronze coin of 50 Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (VF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, coin of 50 centavos 1924 aluminium-bronze, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
50 Centavos 1924 Bronze-Alumínio, $50 centavos 1924 Alumínio-Bronze Republica Portuguesa, (BC), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal coin of, 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Repubic, (F+), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Repubic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, Aluminium-Bronze coin of 50 Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (VF-), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, coin of 50 centavos 1924 aluminium-bronze, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (F), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (F), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (F), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Coin 50 Centavos 1924 Aluminium-Bronze of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM 575
50 Centavos 1924 Bronze-Alumínio, $50 centavos 1924 Alumínio-Bronze Republica Portuguesa, (REG), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Very rare 1926 50 Centavos Variant: Reused 1925 Dies and Open-Stem “9” Aligned with the “I” of “Simões”
Rare Variant of the 1926 50 Centavos, Reuse of 1925 50 Centavos Dies, with an Open-Stem “9” and a Foot Perfectly Aligned with the “I” of “Simões”. This study presents an extremely rare die variant of the 1926 50 centavos, until now practically unknown or overlooked in Portuguese numismatics. This variant is defined by a very specific combination of technical features: the numeral “9” has an open stem, its foot is perfectly aligned with the “I” of “Simões”, and there is clear evidence of the reuse of dies originally employed in the minting of the 1925 50 centavos, later adapted for the 1926 issue. The association of these elements, traditionally attributed to 1925 coins, appears unexpectedly on specimens dated 1926, constituting a variant virtually absent from numismatic literature. Nevertheless, its existence is now undeniable, supported by the observation of authentic specimens over several decades.
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (AU/UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (XF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (XF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (VF+/XF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (VF+/XF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).
Portugal, coin of 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-bronze of Portuguese Republic, (VF+/XF), World Coins Portugal KM 575
Portugal, 50 Centavos 1926 Aluminium-Bronze. Portuguese bronze-aluminium $50 centavos coin from the year 1924 to 1926, Created by Decree 9719 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 13797 of 21 June 1927. -Law 20392 of 14 October 1931. Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1926: 5 150 000 ex. (Note the number of coins minted with the year 1925 is not known).