3 Reis 1797 [Portugal]

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Reverse
Along the edge of the coin, an inscription in Latin reads 'PORTUGALIAE ET ALGARBIORUM REGINA', which translates to 'Queen of Portugal and the Algarves'. The beginning and end of the inscription are separated at the top by a relief flower with eight petals. In the central part, there is a wreath formed by two olive branches tied at the base with a bow. Inside the wreath, a four-leaf clover is positioned at the top, below it the Roman numeral 3 'III', and beneath that the year of minting '1797'. Above the bow of the wreath is a second four-leaf clover.
Obverse
Around the edge of the coin are decorative raised denticles. Along the rim are inscriptions in Latin: on the right 'MARIA I', on the left 'DEI GRATIA', translating to 'Maria I by the Grace of God'. In the central part is the lesser coat of arms of Portugal, crowned with an imperial crown: on the heraldic shield, five escutcheons with bezants are arranged in the form of a cross; around the edges of the large shield is a wide, fluted bordure with seven castles. The heraldic shield is framed by relief elements in the Rococo style.