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

Issuer Brazil
Year 1778-1786
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 160 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 4.44 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#205, Bentes#267; 268
Obverse description Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MARIA· 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 description An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering STAB. SUBQ. SIGN. NATA
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
Edge Milled.
Mint
Mintage 1778 - 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
Numisquare ID 5089126600
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