320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1786 front 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1786 back
320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1786 photo
© Jean-Philippe Paile

320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns; Lisbon

 
Silver (.917) 8.89 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Queen
Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1786
Value
320 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
8.89 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36279
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SUBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.

Translation: Born under a steady sign.

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

320 Réis = 1 Pataca

 KM#206; Bentes 265: Low Crown.
 KM#206; Bentes 266: High Crown.

 KM#206; Bentes 265: Low Crown, Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 265.01 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1779 - Bentes 265.02 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1779 - Bentes 265.03 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1780 - Bentes 265.04 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1780 - Bentes 265.05 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1782 - Bentes 265.06 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1784 - Bentes 265.07 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1785 - Bentes 265.08 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1785 - Bentes 265.09 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1786 - Bentes 265.10 - Oblique flowers.

 KM#206; Bentes 266: High Crown, Variants:
+ 1780 - Bentes 266.01 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1782 - Bentes 266.02 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1783 - Bentes 266.03 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1786 - Bentes 266.04 - Vertical flowers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 320 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 their reign, Brazil experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, as well as political turmoil and conflict with European powers. Despite these challenges, the 320 Réis coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout this period, reflecting the growing prosperity and economic importance of Brazil during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778  14250 - - - - - -
1779  18750 - - - - - -
1780  63000 - - - - - -
1782  16000 - - - - - -
1783  37000 - - - - - -
1784  22617 - - - - - -
1785  34500 - - - - - -
1786  19000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1786 coin.