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

€103,638.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1787-1797
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#220, Bentes#295; 296
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA· I· D· G· PORT· REGINA· ET· BRAS· D· 17 95 ·160·
(Translation: Maria I, by the Grace of God, Queen of Portugal and Lady of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1787  - KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.01 (Low Crown). - 66 000
1787  - KM # 220.2; Bentes #296.01 (High Crown). -
1788  - KM # 220.2; Bentes #296.02 (High Crown); Extremely Rare, Only 1 Piece Known. -
1790  - KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.02-03 (Low Crown); (See Comments). - 62 000
1790  - KM # 220.2; Bentes #296.03-04 (High Crown); (See Comments). -
1795  - KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.04 (Low Crown). - 29 035
1797  - KM # 220.1; Bentes #295.05 (Low Crown). - 13 386
Catalog ID3666343350
Comments