Coins of King Carlos I (1889-1908)

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200 Réis and 500 Réis Coins of King Carlos I (1889‑1908)

The 200 Réis and 500 Réis coins of King Carlos I (1889‑1908) were struck in silver and include issues minted between 1891 and 1908, such as the commemorative pieces for the Discovery of India and the 1 Franc coins of 1887 and 1888 authorized to circulate as 200 réis. Both denominations include several die varieties. These types are catalogued in the Alberto Gomes groups C1.08.xx, C1.09.xx, C1.10.xx, C1.11.xx and C1.12.xx and listed in World Coins (KM#534, KM#535, KM#537, KM#538).