80 Réis - Maria I Low and High Crowns, Lisbon Mint

€77,424.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1787-1796
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value80 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight2.22 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#219, Bentes#297; 298
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 80 and two flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA•I•D•G•PORT•REGINA•ET•BRAS•D• 17 90 •80• •**•
(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, without mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
(Translation: Under this sign it was born and will remain.)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1787  - KM #219.1, Bentes #297.01 (Low Crown). - 21 000
1787  - KM #219.2, Bentes #298.01 (High Crown). -
1788  - KM #219.1, Bentes #297.02 (Low Crown). - 45 000
1788  - KM #219.2, Bentes #298.02 (High Crown); Rare. -
1790  - KM #219.1, Bentes #297.03 (Low Crown). - 92 000
1790  - KM #219.2, Bentes #298.03-04 (High Crown); (See Comments). -
1796  - KM #219.1, Bentes #297.04 (Low Crown). - 72 877
Catalog ID2534126730
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