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5 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns; Lisbon
| Copper | 3.58 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1785 |
| Value | 5 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Translation: Money circulates around the world.
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #200 / Bentes 277: Low Crown; Variants:+ 1778 - Bentes 277.01 - Appears with 39 pearls.
+ 1781 - Bentes 277.02 - Appears with 40 pearls.
+ 1782 - Bentes 277.03 - Appears with 39 or 40 pearls.
+ 1782 - Bentes 277.04 - Medium crown; Appears with 39 pearls.
+ 1784 - Bentes 277.05 - Appears with 38, 39 or 40 pearls.
+ 1785 - Bentes 277.0? - _____
KM #200 / Bentes 278: High Crown; Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 278.01 - Crown with internal arches; Appears with 31, 32, 36, 37, 38 or 39 pearls.
+ 1778 - Bentes 278.02 - Crown without internal arches; Appears with 37 pearls.
+ 1781 - Bentes 278.03 - Appears with 36 or 37 pearls.
+ 1782 - Bentes 278.04 - Appears with 36 pearls.
+ 1784 - Bentes 278.05 - Date without dots; Appears with 38 or 39 pearls.
+ 1784 - Bentes 278.06 - Date between dots; Appears with 37 pearls.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Réis coin from Brazil, featuring Maria I and Pedro III, is that it was minted with two different crown designs - a low crown and a high crown - which were used in different years of its production, from 1778 to 1785.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 575000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 389000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 | 389000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1785 coin.
