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© World Coin Gallery
20 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns; Lisbon
| Copper | 14.34 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1784 |
| Value | 20 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.34 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA·TOTUM CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
Translation: Money circulates around the world.
Edge
Plain
Comment
20 Réis = 1 VintémKM #202 / Bentes 273: Low Crown; Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 273.01 - Appears with 47 or 48 pearls.
+ 1781 - Bentes 273.02 - Appears with 46, 47 or 48 pearls.
+ 1782 - Bentes 273.03 - Appears with 42, 43, 44, 46, 47 or 48 pearls.
+ 1784 - Bentes 273.04 - Appears with 43, 45, 46, 47 or 48 pearls.
KM #202 / Bentes 274: High Crown; Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 274.01 - Crown with Internal Arches; Appears with 44, 45, 46 or 47 pearls.
+ 1778 - Bentes 274.02 - Crown without Internal Arches; Appears with 45 pearls.
+ 1781 - Bentes 274.03 - Appears with 44 pearls.
+ 1782 - Bentes 274.04 - Appears with 44 or 45 pearls.
+ 1784 - Bentes 274.05 - Appears with 43, 44 or 45 pearls.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Réis coin from Brazil, featuring Maria I and Pedro III, is that it was minted with two different crown designs - a low crown and a high crown - which were used in different years of its production, from 1778 to 1784.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 566737 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 54580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 | 370716 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 423172 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1784 coin.
