20 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Countermarked 10 Réis

€127,330.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1785
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#272
Obverse descriptionCrowned monogram above date and the countermark on the shield
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA·I·ET·PETRUS·III·D·G·P·ET·BRASIL·REGES X 1778
(Translation: Maria I and Peter III of Brazil by the Grace of God X 1778)
Reverse descriptionThin parallels on globe
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPECUNIA·TOTUM CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
(Translation: Money Circulated around the World)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1778  - (1809) High crown -
1778  - (1809) Low crown -
1781  - (1809) High crown -
1781  - (1809) Low crown -
1782  - (1809) High crown -
1782  - (1809) Low crown -
1784  - (1809) High crown -
1784  - (1809) Low crown -
1785  - (1809) High crown -
1785  - (1809) Low crown -
Catalog ID8393785620
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