4000 Réis - Maria I Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints

€332,487.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1787-1805
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4000 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight8.06 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#225, Bentes#285; 284
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 4000 and three flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA . I . D .G . PORTUG . REGINA . 4000 +++
(Translation: Maria I, by the Grace of God, Queen of Portugal.)
Reverse descriptionSaint George`s cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringET . BRASILIÆ . DOMINA . ANNO .
(Translation: And Lady of Brazil in the Year of (year).)
EdgeReeded.
MintBahia, modern-day Salvador de
Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
Mintage1787  - KM #225.1; Bentes #285.01-02 (Rio de Janeiro Mint); (See Comments). - 2 000
1790  - KM #225.1; Bentes #285.03 (Rio de Janeiro Mint). - 1 250
1792  - KM #225.1; Bentes #285.04 (Rio de Janeiro Mint). - 2 050
1801  - KM #225.2; Bentes #284.01-02 (Bahia Mint); (See Comments). - 3 705
1802  - KM #225.2; Bentes #284.03 (Bahia Mint). - 7 738
1803  - KM #225.2; Bentes #284.04-06 (Bahia Mint); (See Comments). - 7 087
1804  - KM #225.2; Bentes #284.07-08 (Bahia Mint); (See Comments). -
1805  - KM #225.2; Bentes #284.09 (Bahia Mint). -
Catalog ID4653221720
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