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

€35,906.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1786
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value160 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight4.44 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#205, Bentes#267; 268
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA· I· ET· PETRUS· III· D· G· PORT· REGES· ET· BRAS· D· 17 81 ·160·
(Translation: Maria I and Pedro III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal and Lords of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSTAB. SUBQ. SIGN. NATA
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
EdgeMilled.
Mint
Mintage1778  - Bentes 267.01 (Low Crown) - 9 007
1779  - Bentes 267.02 (Low Crown) - 25 000
1780  - Bentes 267.03 (Low Crown) - 26 406
1781  - Bentes 267.04; 268.01-02 (See Comments). - 41 000
1783  - Bentes 267.05; 268.03 (See Comments). - 37 500
1784  - Bentes 267.06 (Low Crown) - 20 602
1785  - Bentes 267.07; 268.04 (See Comments). - 36 000
1786  - Bentes 267.08; 268.05 (See Comments). - 24 000
Catalog ID5089126600
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