640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint

640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint) - obverse640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint) - reverse

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Features

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
Number
N#
34712
References KM# 207,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Bentes# 263; 264
Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9th edition). Bentes Edizioni Numismatiche, Ischia, Italy.

Obverse

Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARIA·I·ET·PETRUS·III·D·G·PORT·REGES·ET·BRAS·D·
17 80
·640·

Unabridged legend: Maria Prima Et Petrus Tertius Dei Gratia Portugaliӕ Regens Et Brasiliӕ Dominis

Translation: Maria I and Pedro III, by the Grace of God, Regents of Portugal and Lords of Brazil.

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.

Mint

Lisbon, Portugal

Comments

640 Réis = 2 Patacas

 KM#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.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778  19 756 KM#207.1; Bentes 263.01 (Low Crown)
1779  18 750 KM#207.1; Bentes 263.02 (Low Crown)
1780  Photo 39 000 KM#207.1; Bentes 263.03 (Low Crown)
1780  KM#207.2; Bentes 264.01-02 (High Crown); (See Comments).
1781  31 000 KM#207.1; Bentes 263.04 (Low Crown)
1781  KM#207.2; Bentes 264.03 (High Crown)
1782  16 250 KM#207.1; Bentes 263.05 (Low Crown)
1783  31 000 KM#207.1; Bentes 263.06 (Low Crown)
1783  KM#207.2; Bentes 264.04 (High Crown)
1784  Photo 25 000 KM#207.2; Bentes 264.05 (High Crown)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2020 December 6 A Special Collection of Brazilian Coins, Part II Special Monthly Online Auction 61181
Lot 97129
Internet Archive
6 Dec 2020 1780 – KM#207.1; Bentes 263.03 (Low Crown) UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64280
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 1784 – KM#207.2; Bentes 264.05 (High Crown) AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 89.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216
Lot 99051
Internet Archive
1 Aug 2021 1784 – KM#207.2; Bentes 264.05 (High Crown) XF
The lot includes several items.
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