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

€1.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1786
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value320 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight8.89 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#206, Bentes#265; 266
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA·I·ET·PETRUS·III·D·G·PORT·REGES·ET·BRAS·D· 17 79 ·320·
(Translation: Maria I and Pedro III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal and Lords 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
Mintage1778  - Bentes 265.01 (Low Crown) - 14 250
1779  - Bentes 265.02 (Low Crown); (Vertical Flowers). - 18 750
1779  - Bentes 265.03 (Low Crown); (Oblique Flowers). -
1780  - Bentes 265.04-05 (Low Crown); (See Comments). - 63 000
1780  - Bentes 266.01 (High Crown). -
1782  - Bentes 265.06; 266.02 (See Comments). - 16 000
1783  - Bentes 266.03 (High Crown). - 37 000
1784  - Bentes 265.07 (Low Crown) - 22 617
1785  - Bentes 265.08-09 (Low Crown); (See Comments). - 34 500
1786  - Bentes 265.10; 266.04 (See Comments). - 19 000
Catalog ID3669208760
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