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

Issuer Brazil
Year 1778-1786
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 320 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 8.89 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#206, Bentes#265; 266
Obverse description Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two flowers, and date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MARIA·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 description An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SUBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
Edge Reeded.
Mint
Mintage 1778 - 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
Numisquare ID 3669208760
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