Brazil 640 Réis - Maria I, 1799 – 1805
Bahia Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1799 – 1942)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
640 Réis - Maria I
Year
1799 – 1805
Ruler
Maria I
(1777–1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
17.78
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
640 Réis - Maria I from Brazil. Issued from 1799 to 1805. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 17.78 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date. (Maria I, by the Grace of God, Queen of Portugal and Lady of Brazil.)
- Reverse
- An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with mintmark B. (Born under a steady sign.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 B | 16.7K | — | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.10-11 ("SUBQ"); (See Comments). | 5% | |
| 1804 B | 274.9K | — | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.09 ("SUBQ") | 32% | |
| 1803 B | 202.4K | — | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.07-08 ("SUBQ"); (See Comments). | 26% | |
| 1802 B | 95.8K | — | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.06 ("SUBQ") | 13% | |
| 1801 B | — | — | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.05 ("SUBQ") | 16% | |
| 1800 B | — | € 81,00 | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.03-04 ("SUBQ"); (See Comments). | 47% | |
| 1799 B | — | — | KM #231.1; Bentes #290.02 ("SVBQ") | 8% | |
| 1799 B | — | — | KM #231.2; Bentes #290.01 ("SUBQ") | 16% |
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