Brazil 80 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1786

Low Crown; Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 80 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) 2.22
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized 8 October 1833

Description

80 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III from Brazil. Issued from 1778 to 1786. 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 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. (Under that sign it was born and will remain.)
Edge
Reeded or Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
1786  24K Bentes 269.07 21%
1785  20K Bentes 269.06 18%
1782  51.8K Bentes 269.05 38%
1781  28.6K Bentes 269.04 15%
1780  29.6K Bentes 269.03 21%
1779  25K € 31,00 Bentes 269.02 29%
1778  12K Bentes 269.01 18%

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