Brazil 160 Réis - Maria I, 1787 – 1797
Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
160 Réis - Maria I
Year
1787 – 1797
Ruler
Maria I
(1777–1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.44
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
160 Réis - Maria I from Brazil. Issued from 1787 to 1797. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.44 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three 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. (Born under a steady sign.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 | 13.4K | — | KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.05 (Low Crown). | 5% | |
| 1795 | 29K | — | KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.04 (Low Crown). | 15% | |
| 1790 | 62K | — | KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.02-03 (Low Crown); (See Comments). | 42% | |
| 1790 | — | € 47,00 | KM # 220.2; Bentes #296.03-04 (High Crown); (See Comments). | 30% | |
| 1788 | — | — | KM # 220.2; Bentes #296.02 (High Crown); Extremely Rare, Only 1 Piece Known. | 3% | |
| 1787 | 66K | — | KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.01 (Low Crown). | 28% | |
| 1787 | — | — | KM # 220.2; Bentes #296.01 (High Crown). | 20% |
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