Post a Moidore!

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by willieboyd2, Dec 23, 2012.

  1. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    That got your attention!

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    Portugal Gold 4000 Reis 1704
    The coin is graded by PCGS as MS-62.
    The weight should be 10.76 gm and diameter 29.4 mm.

    Called a "Moeda de Ouro" and abbreviated to "Moidore".

    A favorite coin of pirates and buccaneers, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's book Treasure Island.

    :)
     
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