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

Issuer Brazil
Year 1778-1784
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 640 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 17.78 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#207, Bentes#263; 264
Obverse description Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MARIA·I·ET·PETRUS·III·D·G·PORT·REGES·ET·BRAS·D· 17 80 ·640·
(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.
Edge Reeded.
Mint
Mintage 1778 - KM#207.1; Bentes 263.01 (Low Crown) - 19 756
1779 - KM#207.1; Bentes 263.02 (Low Crown) - 18 750
1780 - KM#207.1; Bentes 263.03 (Low Crown) - 39 000
1780 - KM#207.2; Bentes 264.01-02 (High Crown); (See Comments). -
1781 - KM#207.1; Bentes 263.04 (Low Crown) - 31 000
1781 - KM#207.2; Bentes 264.03 (High Crown) -
1782 - KM#207.1; Bentes 263.05 (Low Crown) - 16 250
1783 - KM#207.1; Bentes 263.06 (Low Crown) - 31 000
1783 - KM#207.2; Bentes 264.04 (High Crown) -
1784 - KM#207.2; Bentes 264.05 (High Crown) - 25 000
Numisquare ID 8409646200
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