40 Reis 1820-1825 [Portugal]

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Reverse
Along the edge of the coin, inscriptions in Latin: on the left 'UTILITATI', on the right 'PUBLICAE', translating to 'FOR PUBLIC UTILITY'. Below, the number '40'. In the central part, the crowned middle coat of arms of Portugal: a heraldic shield on an armillary sphere. The shield features five small Portuguese shields arranged in a cross, each with bezants. The main shield is surrounded by a wide bordure with seven castles.
Obverse
Around the edge of the coin, the Latin text reads from left to right: 'JOANNES VI D G PORT BR ET ALG R', translating to 'John VI, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves'. Below, the year of minting '1823'. In the central part, the right-facing profile of the king.