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

320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint) - obverse320 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 1778-1786
Value 320 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 8.89 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
36279
References KM# 206,
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# 265; 266
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 320 and two flowers, and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARIA·I·ET·PETRUS·III·D·G·PORT·REGES·ET·BRAS·D·
17 79
·320·

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.

Translation: Born under a steady sign.

Edge

Reeded.

Mint

Lisbon, Portugal

Comments

320 Réis = 1 Pataca

 KM#206; Bentes 265: Low Crown.
 KM#206; Bentes 266: High Crown.

 KM#206; Bentes 265: Low Crown, Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 265.01 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1779 - Bentes 265.02 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1779 - Bentes 265.03 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1780 - Bentes 265.04 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1780 - Bentes 265.05 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1782 - Bentes 265.06 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1784 - Bentes 265.07 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1785 - Bentes 265.08 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1785 - Bentes 265.09 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1786 - Bentes 265.10 - Oblique flowers.

 KM#206; Bentes 266: High Crown, Variants:
+ 1780 - Bentes 266.01 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1782 - Bentes 266.02 - Vertical flowers.
+ 1783 - Bentes 266.03 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1786 - Bentes 266.04 - Vertical flowers.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1778  14 250 10% Bentes 265.01 (Low Crown)
1779  18 750 21% Bentes 265.02 (Low Crown); (Vertical Flowers).
1779  4% Bentes 265.03 (Low Crown); (Oblique Flowers).
1780  63 000 31% Bentes 265.04-05 (Low Crown); (See Comments).
1780  10% Bentes 266.01 (High Crown).
1782  16 000 19% Bentes 265.06; 266.02 (See Comments).
1783  Photo 37 000 17% Bentes 266.03 (High Crown).
1784  22 617 17% Bentes 265.07 (Low Crown)
1785  34 500 27% Bentes 265.08-09 (Low Crown); (See Comments).
1786  19 000 15% Bentes 265.10; 266.04 (See Comments).

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 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 99050
Internet Archive
1 Aug 2021 1783 – Bentes 266.03 (High Crown). XF
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 320 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 99049
Internet Archive
1 Aug 2021 Undetermined XF
The lot includes several items.
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