| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Year | 1778-1783 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.03 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#209, Bentes#257 |
| Obverse description | Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 2000 and three flowers. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MARIA • I • ET • PETRUS • III • D • G • PORTUG • REGES 2000 (Translation: Maria I and Peter III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal.) |
| Reverse description | Saint George`s cross flanked by ornaments and date. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ET • BRASILIÆ • DOMINI • ANNO • (year) (Translation: And Lord of Brazil in the Year of (year).) |
| Edge | Reeded. |
| Mint | Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date) Lisbon, Portugal |
| Mintage | 1778 - Bentes 257.01-02 (See Comments). - 7 800 1781 - Bentes 257.03 - 3 500 1782 - Bentes 257.04 - 1783 - Bentes 257.05 - 1 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 4278509540 |
| Comments |