1000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints

€317,149.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1782
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1000 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight2.01 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#208, Fr#84, Bentes#260
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 1000 and three flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA • I • ET • PETRUS • III • D • G • PORTUG • REGES •
(Translation: Maria I and Peter III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal.)
Reverse descriptionSaint George`s cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringET • BRASILIÆ • DOMINI • ANNO • 1778
(Translation: And Lord of Brazil in the Year of (year).)
EdgeReeded.
MintCasa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1778  - Bentes 260.01 - 2 816
1779  - Bentes 260.02 - 3 000
1781  - Bentes 260.03 - 5 800
1782  - Bentes 260.04 -
Catalog ID4304157460
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