2000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints

€141,169.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1783
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2000 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight4.03 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#209, Bentes#257
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 2000 and three flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA • I • ET • PETRUS • III • D • G • PORTUG • REGES 2000
(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 • (year)
(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 257.01-02 (See Comments). - 7 800
1781  - Bentes 257.03 - 3 500
1782  - Bentes 257.04 -
1783  - Bentes 257.05 - 1 500
Catalog ID4278509540
Comments