Hans V. writes: I have a Portuguese coin dated 1882. The description on the front is the bust of D. Luiz. I. Rei. De. Portugal. Which is also the inscription of the wording. On the reverse is a laurel wreath with XX REIS 1882. I would appreciate it kindly if you could let me know if this coin has any collectors value. Regards. Hans
You have a 1882 Portugal bronze 20 reis (100 reis=tostao). The obverse shows the head of King Luiz I facing left, the legend D. LUIZ. I. REI. DE. PORTUGAL (Luiz I King of Portugal) is around. The reverse shows the denomination in Roman numerals (XX REIS) and the date, 1882. There were 17,235,000 20 reis coins struck at the Lisbon Mint in 1882. Value depends on grade (condition). Value range: US 50 cents – $10.
