Brazil 640 Réis - Pedro II, 1695 – 1698

Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 640 Réis - Pedro II
Year 1695 – 1698
Ruler Peter II (Pedro II) (1683–1706)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 19.32
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

640 Réis - Pedro II from Brazil. Issued from 1695 to 1698. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 37 mm and weighs 19.32 g.

Obverse
Royal shield, crown, value 640, date and 3 flowers. (Pedro II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil)
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross. (Born under a steady sign.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
1698  — — Bentes 74.10 (See Comments). 15%
1697  — — Bentes 74.06-74.09 (See Comments). 12%
1696  — — Bentes 74.03-74.05 (See Comments). 49%
1695  — € 66,00 Bentes 74.01-74.02 (See Comments). 46%

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