Madeira Islands 5 Réis - Maria II, 1850

5 Réis - Maria II from Madeira Islands. Issued in 1850. Struck in Copper. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse

Portuguese coat of arms (royal crown at top, shield within shield below, scrolls either side). Lettering surrounding. The outer shield contains seven castles. The inner shield contains five smaller shields arranged in the form of a cross; in each of these, in turn, are five pellets. (Maria II, By Grace of God, queen of Portugal and Algarve.)

Reverse

Large V in centre, grape-vine wreath either side, date at bottom. Lettering surrounding NOTE: The V is Latin for 5 denomination, the lettering is Latin for 'Madeira's money' (Money of Madeira
5)

Edge

Plain