10 Reis 1835-1837 [Portugal]

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Reverse
Along the upper edge, an inscription in Latin reads 'PORTUGALIAE ET ALGARBIORUM REGINA', translating to 'Queen of Portugal and the Algarves', with the mint year '1836' below, flanked by raised quatrefoils. The central field features a wreath formed by olive and oak branches tied at the base with a bow. Inside the wreath is the Roman numeral 10 'X'.
Obverse
Along the rim are Latin inscriptions: left 'MARIA II', right 'DEI GRATIA', translating to 'Maria II by the Grace of God'. All words are separated by raised quatrefoils, with a larger one below. The central field displays the coat of arms of Portugal: a heraldic shield crowned with an imperial crown. The shield features five escutcheons arranged in a cross, each with bezants, surrounded by a wide, tressure border with seven castles.