500 reis 1904 — Portugal ( Pick: 105a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 500 reis issued in Portugal in 1904. It features a design associated with the Banco de Portugal, specifically the 1912-1917 ND Provisional Issue, characterized by a black print on a green underprint. The top center has the word "Republica" above crowned arms, with details noted as Chapa 3.
This banknote is identified under catalog reference 105a. The reverse side displays a woman's head on the left in a brown color scheme. The watermark is of Mercury, and it includes a variant with a black overprint stating "REPUBLICA." This classification places it within the recorded issue associated with available catalog facts.
This banknote is identified under catalog reference 105a. The reverse side displays a woman's head on the left in a brown color scheme. The watermark is of Mercury, and it includes a variant with a black overprint stating "REPUBLICA." This classification places it within the recorded issue associated with available catalog facts.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and black
- Pick catalog
- 105a
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 500 reis note under the provisional series dated 1912-1917. This series included old dates, specifically December 27, 1904, and September 30, 1910, as part of a reauthorization during a transitional political period when the Portuguese Republic was established.
The front side of Pick 105a features the Republica over crowned arms at the top center, printed in black on a green underprint. The back side displays a woman's head on the left. This note has the watermark of Mercury and includes a black overprint marked "REPUBLICA". It was printed with Chapa 3.
