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640 Réis - Maria I Bahia
| Silver (.917) | 17.78 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I the Mad (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1805 |
| Value | 640 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 17.78 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with mintmark B.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ • SIGN • NATA STAB •
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
640 Réis = 2 PatacasKM #231.1 / Bentes 290.02: SVBQ
KM #231.2 / Bentes 290.01-11: SUBQ
KM #231.2 / Bentes 290.02-11: SUBQ, Variants:
+ 1799-B - Bentes 290.01: SUBQ
+ 1800-B - Bentes 290.03: SUBQ
+ 1800-B - Bentes 290.04: SUBQ; Overdate 1799.
+ 1801-B - Bentes 290.05: SUBQ
+ 1802-B - Bentes 290.06: SUBQ
+ 1803-B - Bentes 290.07: SUBQ; Overdate 1802.
+ 1803-B - Bentes 290.08: SUBQ; Axis inverted (coin alignment).
+ 1804-B - Bentes 290.09: SUBQ
+ 1805-B - Bentes 290.10: SUBQ; with latin cross.
+ 1805-B - Bentes 290.11: SUBQ; with pommy cross.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 640 Réis - Maria I (Bahia) 1799-1805 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Brazil and Portugal simultaneously, and its production was overseen by the Portuguese colonial administration in Brazil. The coin's design features the profile of Queen Maria I on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the colonial relationship between Portugal and Brazil. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 640 Réis - Maria I (Bahia) 1799-1805 coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Brazil and its currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1802 B | 95750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 B | 202385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 B | 274850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 B | 16691 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bahia) 1799-1805 coin.
