Brazil 320 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
320 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)
8.89
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III from Brazil. Issued from 1778 to 1786. 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 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
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 | 19K | Bentes 265.10; 266.04 (See Comments). | 15% | |
| 1785 | 34.5K | Bentes 265.08-09 (Low Crown); (See Comments). | 27% | |
| 1784 | 22.6K | Bentes 265.07 (Low Crown) | 17% | |
| 1783 | 37K | Bentes 266.03 (High Crown). | 17% | |
| 1782 | 16K | Bentes 265.06; 266.02 (See Comments). | 19% | |
| 1780 | 63K | Bentes 265.04-05 (Low Crown); (See Comments). | 31% | |
| 1780 | — | Bentes 266.01 (High Crown). | 10% | |
| 1779 | 18.8K | Bentes 265.02 (Low Crown); (Vertical Flowers). | 21% | |
| 1779 | — | Bentes 265.03 (Low Crown); (Oblique Flowers). | 4% | |
| 1778 | 14.3K | Bentes 265.01 (Low Crown) | 10% |
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