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4000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints
| Gold (.917) | 8.06 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1786 |
| Value | 4000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET BRASILIÆ DOMINI ANNO (year)
Unabridged legend: Et Brasiliӕ Dominvs Anno (year)
Translation: And Lord of Brazil in the Year of (year).
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
4000 Réis = 1 MoedaThis coins are mint together in Lisbon, Portugal and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, without any difference between the locations to distinguish the coins. And this coins are very hard to find.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III coin is that it was minted in both Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro, which was a rare practice for coins during that time period. This coin was also made of gold (.917) and weighed 8.06 grams, making it a valuable and unique piece in the history of Brazilian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 2741 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 | 5150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 4250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4000 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints) 1778-1786 coin.
