Portugal Azores 5, 10, 20 Reis 1843 to 1901

The Azores are small islands 740 miles off the western shore of Portugal. They were under Portuguese administration until 1976. The 5, 10, and 20 reis copper coins all look alike, but the rules are different:

Maria II: 1834 to 1853
Pedro V: 1853 to 1861
Luis (Ludovicus) I: 1861 to 1889
Carlos I: 1889 to 1908

Here are the approximate catalog values.

5 REIS MARIA (1843)
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $25
well preserved: $50
fully uncirculated: $130

5 REIS LUIZ (1865 - 1880)
worn: $10 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $25
well preserved: $50
fully uncirculated: $130
5 reis dated 1866 are more valuable; double these figures
5 reis dated 1880 are less valuable; divide these figures by two

5 REIS CARLOS (1901)
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $4
well preserved: $10
fully uncirculated: $25

10 REIS MARIA (1843)
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $35
well preserved: $130
fully uncirculated: $200

10 REIS LUIZ (1865 - 1866)
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $30
fully uncirculated: $85
10 reis dated 1866 are a lot more valuable; multiply these figures by 12

10 REIS CARLOS (1901)
worn: $3 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $5
well preserved: $12
fully uncirculated: $30

20 REIS MARIA (1843)
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $25
well preserved: $75
fully uncirculated: $140

20 REIS LUIZ (1865-1866)
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $30
fully uncirculated: $70

Remember to read the Important Terminology page to properly interpret the catalog values shown on this page.
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