Brazil 40 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1784

Low, Medium and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III
Year 1778 – 1784
Ruler Maria I (1777–1799)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.68
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1784  90.3K Bentes 270.02; 271.01 (Low or Medium Crown); (See Comments). 13%
1781  91.8K Bentes 270.01 (Low Crown); (See Comments). 33%
1781  — Bentes 272.02 (High Crown); (See Comments).Crown 21%
1778  182.5K Bentes 272.01 (High Crown); (See Comments).Crown 63%

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