Portugal 12 Vinténs - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1785

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Real (1517 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Vinténs - Maria I and Pedro III
Year 1778 – 1785
Ruler Maria I (1777–1799)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.34
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Vinténs - Maria I and Pedro III from Portugal. Issued from 1778 to 1785. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.34 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of the kingdom of Portugal crowned, value on the left & year on the right. Legends in periphery
Reverse
Cross of the order of Christ with rosettes in the corners, motto in periphery.
Edge
ROPE SHAPED

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1785  15.7K Gomes#16.07 (High Crown) 3%
1784  85.5K Gomes#15.07 (Low Crown) 23%
1784  Gomes#16.05 to 16.06 (High Crown)
1782  58.1K Gomes#15.05 to 15.06 (Low Crown) 39%
1782  Gomes#16.04 (High Crown)
1781  213.4K Gomes#15.03 to 15.04 (Low Crown) 26%
1781  Gomes#16.03 (High Crown)
1780  210.6K Gomes#15.02 (Low Crown) 42%
1780  Gomes#16.02 (High Crown)
1779  Gomes#16.01 (High Crown) 6%
1778  4.5K Gomes#15.01 (Low Crown) 10%

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