Brazil 160 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1786
Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
160 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III
Year
1778 – 1786
Ruler
Maria I
(1777–1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.44
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
160 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III from Brazil. Issued from 1778 to 1786. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.44 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three flowers, and date. (Maria I and Pedro III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal and Lords of Brazil.)
- Reverse
- An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark. (Born under a steady sign.)
- Edge
- Milled.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 | 24K | Bentes 267.08; 268.05 (See Comments). | 18% | |
| 1785 | 36K | Bentes 267.07; 268.04 (See Comments). | 12% | |
| 1784 | 20.6K | Bentes 267.06 (Low Crown) | 16% | |
| 1783 | 37.5K | Bentes 267.05; 268.03 (See Comments). | 8% | |
| 1781 | 41K | Bentes 267.04; 268.01-02 (See Comments). | 45% | |
| 1780 | 26.4K | Bentes 267.03 (Low Crown) | 22% | |
| 1779 | 25K | Bentes 267.02 (Low Crown) | 22% | |
| 1778 | 9K | Bentes 267.01 (Low Crown) | 14% |
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