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40 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low, Medium and High Crowns; Lisbon
| Copper | 28.68 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1784 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Translation: Money Circulates Worldwide.
Edge
Plain
Comment
40 Réis = 2 VinténsKM #203 / Bentes 270: Low Crown; Variants:
+ 1781 - Bentes 270.01 - Appears with 46, 47 or 48 pearls.
+ 1784 - Bentes 270.02 - Appears with 45, 49 or 51 pearls.
KM #203 / Bentes 271: Medium Crown; Variants:
+ 1784 - Bentes 271.01 - Appears with 48 or 50 pearls.
KM #203 / Bentes 272: High Crown; Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 272.01 - Appears with 48 or 49 pearls.
+ 1781 - Bentes 272.01 - Appears with 48 or 50 pearls.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low, Medium and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1784 coin from Brazil is that it was one of the first coins to feature the portrait of a woman, Queen Maria I, on a Brazilian coin. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring male rulers on coins and reflected the increasing influence of women in Brazilian society during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 182541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 91803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 90309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low, Medium and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1784 coin.
