Brazil 20 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1785
Countermarked 10 Réis
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III
Year
1778 – 1785
Ruler
João VI
(1816–1826)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
7.17
Diameter (mm)
31
Thickness (mm)
1.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III from Brazil. Issued from 1778 to 1785. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 7.17 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned monogram above date and the countermark on the shield (Maria I and Peter III of Brazil by the Grace of God X 1778)
- Reverse
- Thin parallels on globe (Money Circulated around the World)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 | — | (1809) High crown | 15% | |
| 1785 | — | (1809) Low crown | 4% | |
| 1784 | — | (1809) High crown | 19% | |
| 1784 | — | (1809) Low crown | 17% | |
| 1782 | — | (1809) High crown | 17% | |
| 1782 | — | (1809) Low crown | 19% | |
| 1781 | — | (1809) High crown | 13% | |
| 1781 | — | (1809) Low crown | 9% | |
| 1778 | — | (1809) High crown | 30% | |
| 1778 | — | (1809) Low crown | 21% |
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