Brazil 320 Réis - Maria I, 1787 – 1802
Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
320 Réis - Maria I
Year
1787 – 1802
Ruler
Maria I
(1777–1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.89
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
320 Réis - Maria I from Brazil. Issued from 1787 to 1802. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30 mm and weighs 8.89 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two 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 or without mintmark. (Born under a steady sign.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 R | 56.6K | KM #221.3; Bentes #294.02 | 39% | |
| 1800 R | 10.9K | KM #221.3; Bentes #294.01 | 18% | |
| 1797 | 10.4K | KM #221.1; Bentes #293.05 (High Crown) | 8% | |
| 1793 | 31K | KM #221.1; Bentes #293.04 (High Crown) | 26% | |
| 1793 | — | KM #221.2; Bentes #292.01 (Low Crown) | 11% | |
| 1790 | 37K | KM #221.1; Bentes #293.03 (High Crown) | 11% | |
| 1790 | — | KM #221.2; Bentes #292.01 (Low Crown) | 5% | |
| 1788 | 18.8K | KM #221.1; Bentes #293.02 (High Crown) | 18% | |
| 1787 | 43K | KM #221.1; Bentes #293.01 (High Crown) | 39% | |
| 1787 | — | KM #221.2; Bentes #292.01 (Low Crown) | 11% |
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