Description

BRAZIL

Portuguese Colony.

Ruler, Maria I, widow, 1786-1816.

Milled Coinage.

Ten Reis 1799.

Obverse: Crowned value above date in inner circle.

Legend: MARIA.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REGINA (Maria I, by the Grace of God, Queen of Portugal and Brazil.)

Reverse: An armillary sphere, without mintmark.

Legend: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM (Money circulates around the world.)

Catalogue: KM# 228, Bentes# 307.

Specifications:

Copper, 3.58g, 25mm, edge smooth.

Grade: Fine, some pitting on the obverse.