6400 Réis - Maria I (2nd Type - Headdress Veil; Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints) 1789-1805 front 6400 Réis - Maria I (2nd Type - Headdress Veil; Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints) 1789-1805 back
6400 Réis - Maria I (2nd Type - Headdress Veil; Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints) 1789-1805 photo
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6400 Réis - Maria I 2nd Type - Headdress Veil; Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints

 
Gold (.917) 14.34 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Queen
Mary I the Mad (1786-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1789-1805
Value
6400 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36273
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Royal arms of Maria I.

Engraver: José Gaspard

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

6400 Réis = 1 Peça

 KM #226.1 / Bentes 283: Rio de Janeiro Mint.
 KM #226.2 / Bentes 280 and 281: Bahia Mint.

 KM #226.1 / Bentes 283: Rio de Janeiro Mint, Variants:
+ 1791-R - Bentes 283.03: _____
+ 1791-R - Bentes 283.04: Overdate 1790.
+ 1791-R - Bentes 283.05: Letters A without trace.

 KM #226.2 / Bentes 280: Bahia Mint; Mintmark B next to date, Variants:
+ 1790-B - Bentes 280.01: _____
+ 1791-B - Bentes 280.02: _____
+ 1791-B - Bentes 280.03: Overdate 1790.
+ 1792-B - Bentes 280.04: _____
+ 1796-B - Bentes 280.05: _____
+ 1797-B - Bentes 280.06: _____
+ 1800-B - Bentes 280.07: _____
+ 1801-B - Bentes 280.08: _____
+ 1802-B - Bentes 280.09: _____
+ 1803-B - Bentes 280.10: _____
+ 1804-B - Bentes 280.11: _____

 KM #226.2 / Bentes 281: Bahia Mint; Mintmark B far from date, Variants:
+ 1791-B - Bentes 281.01: _____
+ 1792-B - Bentes 281.02: _____
+ 1793-B - Bentes 281.03: _____
+ 1794-B - Bentes 281.04: _____
+ 1795-B - Bentes 281.05: _____
+ 1798-B - Bentes 281.06: _____
+ 1799-B - Bentes 281.07: _____
+ 1800-B - Bentes 281.08: _____
+ 1801-B - Bentes 281.09: _____

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6400 Réis - Maria I (2nd Type - Headdress Veil; Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints) 1789-1805 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Brazil's history. The coin was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I, who ruled Brazil from 1777 to 1816. During her reign, Brazil experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 6400 Réis coin was one of the most widely used coins during this period and was used for everyday transactions, making it a valuable piece of Brazil's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1789 R - - - - - -
1790 B - - - - - -
1790 R 210968 - - - - - -
1791 B 14869 - - - - - -
1791 R 230746 - - - - - -
1792 B 23514 - - - - - -
1792 R 230428 - - - - - -
1793 B 15019 - - - - - -
1793 R 237086 - - - - - -
1794 B 14030 - - - - - -
1794 R 246442 - - - - - -
1795 B 15651 - - - - - -
1795 R 225809 - - - - - -
1796 B 10528 - - - - - -
1796 R 218564 - - - - - -
1797 B 9775 - - - - - -
1797 R 213824 - - - - - -
1798 B 7864 - - - - - -
1798 R 204430 - - - - - -
1799 B 11935 - - - - - -
1799 R 189306 - - - - - -
1800 B 9567 - - - - - -
1800 R 213666 - - - - - -
1801 B 12037 - - - - - -
1801 R 185081 - - - - - -
1802 B 3324 - - - - - -
1802 R 167813 - - - - - -
1803 B 3743 - - - - - -
1803 R 176439 - - - - - -
1804 B 3539 - - - - - -
1804 R 127652 - - - - - -
1805 R 109000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6400 Réis - Maria I (2nd Type - Headdress Veil; Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints) 1789-1805 coin.