40 Réis - Maria I (Small Type; Lisbon) 1799 front 40 Réis - Maria I (Small Type; Lisbon) 1799 back
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40 Réis - Maria I Small Type; Lisbon

1799 year
Copper 14.34 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Queen
Mary I the Mad (1786-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1799
Value
40 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48130
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

An armillary sphere, without mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PECUNIA·TOTUM CIRCUMIT·ORBEM

Translation: Money circulates around the world.

Edge

Plain

Comment

40 Réis = 2 Vinténs

 + 1799 - Bentes 301.01: Date between oblique flowers; Appears with 45 or 46 pearls.
 + 1799 - Bentes 301.02: Date between vertical flowers; Appears with 45 or 46 pearls.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 Réis - Maria I (Small Type; Lisbon) 1799 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Brazil from 1777 to 1816. During her reign, Brazil experienced significant economic growth and development, particularly in the mining and agriculture sectors. The 40 Réis coin was a widely used denomination during this time and was an important part of everyday commerce in Brazil.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1799  - - - - - -

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