Brazil 80 Réis - Maria I, 1787 – 1796
Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
80 Réis - Maria I
Year
1787 – 1796
Ruler
Maria I
(1777–1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.22
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
80 Réis - Maria I from Brazil. Issued from 1787 to 1796. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.22 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 80 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, without mintmark. (Under this sign it was born and will remain.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 72.9K | KM #219.1, Bentes #297.04 (Low Crown). | 29% | |
| 1790 | 92K | KM #219.1, Bentes #297.03 (Low Crown). | 37% | |
| 1790 | — | KM #219.2, Bentes #298.03-04 (High Crown); (See Comments). | 29% | |
| 1788 | 45K | KM #219.1, Bentes #297.02 (Low Crown). | 11% | |
| 1788 | — | KM #219.2, Bentes #298.02 (High Crown); Rare. | 6% | |
| 1787 | 21K | KM #219.1, Bentes #297.01 (Low Crown). | 31% | |
| 1787 | — | KM #219.2, Bentes #298.01 (High Crown). | 9% |
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