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

Features

Issuer	Brazil
King	Peter III (1777-1786)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1778-1786
Value	160 Réis
Currency	Real (1654-1799)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	4.44 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 35906
References	KM# 205 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Bentes# 267; 268 Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9^th Edition). Bentes, MBA Editores, Ischia, Italy.

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Obverse

Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three flowers, and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARIA· I· ET· PETRUS· III· D· G· PORT· REGES· ET· BRAS· D·
17 81
·160·

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: STAB. SUBQ. SIGN. NATA

Translation: Born under a steady sign.

Edge

Milled.

Mint

Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda, Lisbon, Portugal

Comments

160 Réis = ½ Pataca

KM#205; Bentes 267: Low Crown.
KM#205; Bentes 268: High Crown.

KM#205; Bentes 267: Low Crown, Variants:
+ 1778 - Bentes 267.01 - _____
+ 1779 - Bentes 267.02 - _____
+ 1780 - Bentes 267.03 - _____
+ 1781 - Bentes 267.04 - _____
+ 1783 - Bentes 267.05 - _____
+ 1784 - Bentes 267.06 - _____
+ 1785 - Bentes 267.07 - _____
+ 1786 - Bentes 267.08 - _____

KM#205; Bentes 268: High Crown, Variants:
+ 1781 - Bentes 268.01 - _____
+ 1781 - Bentes 268.02 - Reverse without punctuation.
+ 1783 - Bentes 268.03 - _____
+ 1785 - Bentes 268.04 - _____
+ 1786 - Bentes 268.05 - _____

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Date	Mintage		Frequency
Undetermined
1778	9 007	Bentes 267.01 (Low Crown)	17%
1779	25 000	Bentes 267.02 (Low Crown)	22%
1780	26 406	Bentes 267.03 (Low Crown)	21%
1781	41 000	Bentes 267.04; 268.01-02 (See Comments).	46%
1783	37 500	Bentes 267.05; 268.03 (See Comments).	8%
1784	20 602	Bentes 267.06 (Low Crown)	14%
1785	36 000	Bentes 267.07; 268.04 (See Comments).	13%
1786	24 000	Bentes 267.08; 268.05 (See Comments).	21%

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Bullion value: USD 8.92 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2190 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.131 oz

Current silver price: 68.13 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312 Lot 64301	16 Mar 2023	1781 – Bentes 267.04; 268.01-02 (See Comments).	XF	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216 Lot 99191	1 Aug 2021	1784 – Bentes 267.06 (Low Crown)	XF	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216 Lot 99193	1 Aug 2021	1785 – Bentes 267.07; 268.04 (See Comments).	XF	The lot includes several items.
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