© PCGS
© PCGS
4000 Réis - Maria I Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints
| Gold (.917) | 8.06 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1787-1805 |
| 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#332487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET . BRASILIÆ . DOMINA . ANNO .
Unabridged legend: Et Brasiliӕ Domina Anno (year)
Translation: And Lady of Brazil in the Year of (year).
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
4000 Réis = 1 MoedaThe difference between the coins minted in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia is mainly made by the year, as these coins do not have a mintmark. While Bahia coins were minted between 1801-1805, those from Rio de Janeiro were minted between 1787-1792. In this way, the year is enough to differentiate one mint from the other.
KM #225.1 / Bentes #285: Rio de Janeiro Mint.
KM #225.2 / Bentes #284: Bahia Mint.
KM #225.1 / Bentes #285: Rio de Janeiro Mint, Variants:
+ 1787 - Bentes 285.01: BRASILIE DOMINA; with small pedicles.
+ 1787 - Bentes 285.02: BRASILIE DOMINA; with big pedicles.
+ 1790 - Bentes 285.03: BRASILIE DOMINI.
+ 1792 - Bentes 285.04: BRASILIÆ DOMINA.
KM #225.2 / Bentes #284: Bahia Mint, Variants:
+ 1801 - Bentes 284.01: _____
+ 1801 - Bentes 284.02: Reverse from Rio de Janeiro Mint; Overdate 1790.
+ 1802 - Bentes 284.03: _____
+ 1803 - Bentes 284.04: _____
+ 1803 - Bentes 284.05: Overdate 1801.
+ 1803 - Bentes 284.06: BRASILIE; Overdate 1802.
+ 1804 - Bentes 284.07: _____
+ 1804 - Bentes 284.08: Overdate 1802.
+ 1805 - Bentes 284.09: BRASILIE; Overdate 1804.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4000 Réis - Maria I coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Brazil. The coin was introduced in 1787, and its production continued until 1805, during which time Brazil was facing a severe economic crisis due to the decline of the sugar industry, which was the main source of revenue for the country at the time. Despite this, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used throughout Brazil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1790 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1792 | 2050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1801 | 3705 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 7738 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 7087 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints) 1787-1805 coin.
