5 Réis - Maria I and Pedro III (Low and High Crowns; Lisbon)
Brazil • 5 Réis • Copper • 1778–1785
- Denomination
- 5 Réis
- Issuer
- Brazil
- Struck
- 1778–1785
- Composition
- Copper
- Currency
- Real
- Weight
- 3.58 g
- Diameter
- 25 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 200 · Bentes 277; 278
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Where it came from
The 5 Réis coin minted in 1778 represents the joint reign of Maria I and Pedro III, a period marked by the transition of the Portuguese Empire's administration in Brazil. Struck at the Lisbon mint for colonial circulation, these copper coins were essential components of the daily economy in a region where small denomination currency was often scarce. The dual portraiture on the coinage served as a deliberate political statement, cementing the legitimacy of their joint rule following the death of King José I.
The design of this series is characterized by its distinct crown variations, specifically the low and high crown types which reflect the stylistic nuances of the era's die engraving. Master engravers at the Lisbon mint oversaw the production, focusing on durability for the copper planchets that were intended to withstand heavy circulation in the Brazilian provinces. While standard for the period, these pieces are prized by numismatists today for their clear depictions of the monarchs and their role in the complex monetary history of the Luso-Brazilian transition.
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