10 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns, Lisbon Mint

€16,939.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1785
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value10 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#201, Bentes#275; 276
Obverse descriptionValue X between flowers and date, inside a circle of pearls topped by crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA·I·ET·PETRUS·III·D·G·P·ET·BRASIL·REGES X 1781
(Translation: Maria I and Peter III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal and Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPECUNIA·TOTUM CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world.)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1778  - Bentes 275.01; 276.01 (Low or High Crown); (See Comments). - 767 000
1781  - Bentes 275.02-03; 276.02-03 (Low or High Crown); (See Comments). - 312 000
1782  - Bentes 275.04-05; 276.04-05 (Low or High Crown); (See Comments). - 295 000
1784  - Bentes 275.06; 276.06 (Low or High Crown); (See Comments). - 189 000
1785  - Bentes 275.07; 276.07-08 (Low or High Crown); (See Comments). - 405 000
Catalog ID7295401690
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