{"product_id":"portugal-1830-40-reis-copper-coin-portuguese-royal-shield-type-early-19th-century-coinage","title":"Portugal 1830 40 Reis Copper Coin – Portuguese Royal Shield Type – Early 19th-Century Coinage","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historical Portuguese copper coin of 40 Reis, dated 1830, featuring the traditional royal shield associated with Portugal’s historic coinage. This early 19th-century issue represents a period of political transition in Portugal, when royal authority and competing claims to the throne shaped the nation’s history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its classic Portuguese heraldic design and copper composition, this coin offers collectors an opportunity to explore Portugal’s monetary heritage and the evolution of its royal coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the Portuguese royal coat of arms, with the traditional shield displaying the historic arrangement of smaller shields and surrounding heraldic details. The design reflects Portugal’s long-standing royal symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays the denomination and date within the coin’s design. The precise arrangement of the lettering and surrounding details should be confirmed against the specific variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portugal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 Reis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1830\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portuguese Royal Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssociated Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maria II era, as supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 196 years old in 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year 1830 falls within a turbulent period in Portuguese history, marked by the dynastic conflict between supporters of Maria II and Miguel I. Maria II was recognised by constitutional liberals, while Miguel I claimed the throne and ruled as king during part of this period. The struggle eventually led to the Liberal Wars and the restoration of Maria II’s position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortuguese coins from this period provide a tangible connection to the country’s monarchy, heraldic traditions, and changing political landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper coinage played an important role in everyday transactions, complementing higher-value gold and silver denominations. Portuguese coins bearing the royal shield are particularly useful for studying the country’s heraldic and monetary traditions during the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive historical type for collectors of Portuguese coins, European copper coinage, royal heraldry, and 19th-century world money. Its dated 1830 issue and traditional royal shield design make it a worthwhile addition to a collection of European historical coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67741026681044,"sku":null,"price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/E7580DAB-21D1-4C28-BF03-B1A8D1FDE330.jpg?v=1792052651","url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/products\/portugal-1830-40-reis-copper-coin-portuguese-royal-shield-type-early-19th-century-coinage","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}