Brazil 2000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III, 1778 – 1783

Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III
Year 1778 – 1783
Ruler Maria I (1777–1799)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.03
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

2000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III from Brazil. Issued from 1778 to 1783. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.03 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 2000 and three flowers. (Maria I and Peter III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal.)
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date. (And Lord of Brazil in the Year of (year).)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
1783  1.5K — — Bentes 257.05
1782  — — — Bentes 257.04
1781  3.5K — — Bentes 257.03
1778  7.8K € 700,00 € 1100,00 Bentes 257.01-02 (See Comments).

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