320 Réis - Maria I Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints

€36,276.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1787-1802
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#221, Bentes#292; 293; 294
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA·I·D·G·PORT·REGINA·ET·BRAS·D· 17 90 ·320·
(Translation: Maria I, by the Grace of God, Queen of Portugal and Lady of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with or without mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
EdgeReeded.
MintLisbon, Portugal
R
Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
Mintage1787  - KM #221.1; Bentes #293.01 (High Crown) - 43 000
1787  - KM #221.2; Bentes #292.01 (Low Crown) -
1788  - KM #221.1; Bentes #293.02 (High Crown) - 18 750
1790  - KM #221.1; Bentes #293.03 (High Crown) - 37 000
1790  - KM #221.2; Bentes #292.01 (Low Crown) -
1793  - KM #221.1; Bentes #293.04 (High Crown) - 31 000
1793  - KM #221.2; Bentes #292.01 (Low Crown) -
1797  - KM #221.1; Bentes #293.05 (High Crown) - 10 375
1800 R - KM #221.3; Bentes #294.01 - 10 948
1802 R - KM #221.3; Bentes #294.02 - 56 575
Catalog ID2090500560
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