World Coin Gallery

40 Réis – Brazil

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1778 Brazil circulation coins

Context

Years: 1778–1784

Issuer: Brazil

Period:

Ruler: Peter III

Currency:

(1654—1799)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 364,653

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 28.68 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #203

Numista: #78446

Obverse

Inscription:

MARIA.I.E.PETRUS.III.D.G.P.E.BRASIL.REGES

+X+L+

+1778+

Script: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1778	—	182,541
1781	—	91,803
1784	—	90,309

Series: 1778 Brazil circulation coins