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4000 Réis – Brazil

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1778 Brazil circulation coins

Context

Years: 1778–1786

Issuer: Brazil

Period:

Ruler: Peter III

Currency:

(1654—1799)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 17,141

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 8.06 g

Gold weight: 7.39 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #210

Numista: #36278

Value

Bullion value: $1162.33

Obverse

Inscription:

MARIA.I.ET.PETRUS.III.D.G.PORTUG.REGES

4000

Script: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

ET BRASILIÆ DOMINI ANNO (year)

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded.

Mints

Name	Mark
Casa da Moeda do Brasil	—
Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1778	—	2,741
1779	—	5,150
1781	—	4,250
1783	—	2,000
1786	—	3,000

Series: 1778 Brazil circulation coins