Portugal, silver coin of 12 Vinténs 1784, 240 Réis, low crown, Maria I and Peter III of Portugal, World Coins Portugal KM 272
Portugal, silver coin of 12 Vinténs 1784, 240 Réis dated 1784, minted during the joint reign of Queen Maria I and King Peter III of Portugal. Features a low crown with a lozenge diadem (one-point), with a simple cross; the reverse shows floral designs with closed petals and a large center. Listed in World Coins as Portugal KM#272. Queen Maria I, known as "The Pious," was the 27th monarch of Portugal. Born in 1734, she reigned from 1777 until her death in 1816. She was married to King Peter III.