80 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low Crown, Lisbon Mint

€1.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1778-1786
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value80 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight2.22 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to8 October 1833
Reference(s) KM#204, Bentes#269
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 80 and two flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA· I· ET· PETRUS· III· D· G· PORT· REGES· ET· BRAS· D· 17 82 80
(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: Under that sign it was born and will remain.)
EdgeReeded or Smooth.
Mint
Mintage1778  - Bentes 269.01 - 12 028
1779  - Bentes 269.02 - 25 000
1780  - Bentes 269.03 - 29 614
1781  - Bentes 269.04 - 28 626
1782  - Bentes 269.05 - 51 848
1785  - Bentes 269.06 - 20 000
1786  - Bentes 269.07 - 24 000
Catalog ID4483443090
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