Portugal, Republic. A Lot of Three Silver Coins, c.1890

(Currency, Coins). A commemorative 500 Réis Carlos I Discovery of India silver coin. The obverse bears the bust of a man and a woman, encompassed by the inscription “CARLOS I REI E AMELIA RAINHA DE PORTUGAL”. The reverse bears a central cross with the inscription “4º. CENTENARIO DA DESCOBERTA DA INDIA IN HOC SIGNO VINCES 1498-1898 500 REIS”. The obverse is marked ”V. ALVES” under the bust. The edge of the coin is reeded. Measuring 30.56mm in diameter and weighing 12.4 grams.

(Currency, Coins). A commemorative 1000 Réis Carlos I Discovery of India silver coin. The obverse bears the bust of a man and a woman, encompassed by the inscription “CARLOS I REI E AMELIA RAINHA DE PORTUGAL”. The reverse bears a central cross with the inscription “4º. CENTENARIO DA DESCOBERTA DA INDIA IN HOC SIGNO VINCES 1498-1898 1000 REIS”. The obverse is marked ”V. ALVES” under the bust. The edge of the coin is reeded. Measuring 37.36mm in diameter and weighing 24.9 grams. 

(Currency, Coins). A 500 Réis coin constructed of silver. The obverse features the bust of Ludovicus encompassed by the inscription “LUDOVICUS I PORTUG ET ALGARB REX 1887”. The reverse bears the image of a crowned coat of arms and foliage with the denomination “500 REIS”. The edge of the coin is reeded. Measuring 30.60mm in diameter and weighing 12.3 grams. 

Coins ranging from fine to very fine condition.