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.

Bronze diobol (AE26) issued in Alexandria, Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy I Soter (305–282 BC). It weighs 13.12 g, measures 26.3 mm in diameter and 4.5 mm in thickness, with a smooth and irregular edge. The obverse, anepigraphic, displays the laureate head of Zeus facing right. On the reverse, an eagle is shown standing left with wings spread, perched on a horizontal thunderbolt; in the left field appears the mint mark “A”, accompanied by the Greek legend “ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ” (“of King Ptolemy”). Ptolemy I Soter (c. 367–282 BC) was the founder of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and king of Egypt from 305 to 282 BC, after having served as one of the closest companions and generals of Alexander the Great. Born in Macedonia, he distinguished himself in Alexander’s Asian campaigns and, after Alexander’s death in 323 BC, took control of Egypt as satrap, rapidly consolidating his authority and turning the region into one of the most stable powers of the Hellenistic world.

The 2 centavos 1918 iron coin of the Portuguese Republic is a notable issue from the First Republic period, widely collected within Portuguese numismatics. Catalogued as Alberto Gomes R.02.01 and KM 567, it has a limited mintage of 170,000 pieces, enhancing its appeal among collectors.

Issued under early 20th-century legislation, this coin had a relatively short circulation period and was withdrawn from use in the late 1920s. Due to its iron composition, most surviving examples show wear, making VF-grade specimens especially desirable in the numismatic market.

Portugal, Proof silver coin of 500 Escudos 2001 Porto 2001 - European Capital of Culture, Case with Proof silver coin 500$00 2001 commemorating Porto 2001 - European Capital of Culture, Special issue from Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda (INCM), World Coins Portugal KM#733a (Silver Proof). The official inauguration of Porto 2001 – European Capital of Culture took place on January 13, 2001. The program was divided into: theater, music, dance, visual arts and architecture, population involvement program, city entertainment, circus, puppets, literature, odyssey in images, opera and science.