© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
80 Réis - Maria I Countermark on 40 Réis, KM#
| Copper | 28.68 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1796 |
| Value | 80 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Sash crossing globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Comment
Brazilian Shield Countermark (Escudete) - Applied on Copper coins to double the value of host coin. (1809 date of the Law)Interesting fact
The 80 Réis - Maria I (Countermark on 40 Réis, KM#217) coin from Brazil, issued between 1786 and 1796, features a unique countermark on the reverse side. The countermark, which is a small stamp or marking added to the coin after it was minted, bears the initials "M.I." for Maria I, the Queen of Portugal who ruled Brazil at the time. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it had been approved by the Portuguese Crown and was considered legitimate currency. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 | 99757 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 | 79286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1790 | 140496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 | 52914 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1796 | 100924 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 80 Réis - Maria I (Countermark on 40 Réis, KM#217) 1786-1796 coin.
