© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
160 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns; Lisbon
| Silver (.917) | 4.44 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1786 |
| Value | 160 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: STAB. SUBQ. SIGN. NATA
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Milled.
Comment
160 Réis = ½ PatacaKM#205; Bentes 267: Low Crown.
KM#205; Bentes 268: High Crown.
KM#205; Bentes 267: Low Crown, Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 267.01 - _____
+ 1779 - Bentes 267.02 - _____
+ 1780 - Bentes 267.03 - _____
+ 1781 - Bentes 267.04 - _____
+ 1783 - Bentes 267.05 - _____
+ 1784 - Bentes 267.06 - _____
+ 1785 - Bentes 267.07 - _____
+ 1786 - Bentes 267.08 - _____
KM#205; Bentes 268: High Crown, Variants:
+ 1781 - Bentes 268.01 - _____
+ 1781 - Bentes 268.02 - Reverse without punctuation.
+ 1783 - Bentes 268.03 - _____
+ 1785 - Bentes 268.04 - _____
+ 1786 - Bentes 268.05 - _____
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 160 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1786 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Brazil's history. The coin was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Brazil from 1777 to 1816, and her husband, Pedro III, who ruled from 1786 to 1817. During this time, Brazil was facing challenges such as inflation, economic instability, and political unrest, which led to the country's independence from Portugal in 1822. Despite these challenges, the 160 Réis coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 9007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 | 26406 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 | 37500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 20602 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 160 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1786 coin.
