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640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns; Lisbon
| Silver (.917) | 17.78 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad with consort Peter III the Builder (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1784 |
| Value | 640 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 17.78 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
Unabridged legend: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
640 Réis = 2 PatacasKM#207.2; Bentes 264.01 (High Crown): 1780; Flowers with dots.
KM#207.2; Bentes 264.02 (High Crown): 1780; Flowers without dots.
This coin, of KM#207.02, also minted in more two years:
+ 1785 - KM#207.2; Bentes 264.06 (High Crown), with 33.750 coins minted.
+ 1786 - KM#207.2; Bentes 264.07 (High Crown), with 18.750 coins minted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1784 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Brazil's history. The coin was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I and her husband, Pedro III, who ruled Brazil from 1777 to 1816. During this time, Brazil was facing challenges such as inflation, economic instability, and political unrest, which led to the country's independence from Portugal in 1822. Despite these challenges, the 640 Réis coin remained a widely used and valuable form of currency during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | 19756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 | 18750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 | 16250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon) 1778-1784 coin.
