5 Reis 1801 [Portugal]

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Reverse
Along the edge of the coin, an inscription in Latin reads 'PORTUGALIAE ET ALGARB PRINCEPS', which translates as 'Prince of Portugal and the Algarve'. 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 is the Roman numeral 5 'V', separating the mint year '18 01'.
Obverse
Around the edge of the coin are decorative raised denticles. Along the rim are inscriptions in Latin: on the right 'JOANNES', on the left 'DEI . GRATIA', translating as 'João 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 Spanish escutcheons with bezants are arranged in the form of a cross; around the large shield is a wide, fluted bordure with seven castles. The heraldic shield is framed by relief elements in the Rococo style.