Brazil 160 Réis - José I, 1751 – 1758
Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
160 Réis - José I
Year
1751 – 1758
Ruler
José I
(1750–1777)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.83
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
160 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1751 to 1758. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.83 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and two or three flowers, and date. (José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
- Reverse
- Armillary Sphere on Cross of the Order of Christ, superimposed on the letter P. In the spaces between the arms of the cross, the legend: SUBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB. (SUBQUO SIGNO NATA STABILI (Under this sign it was born and will remain))
- Edge
- Reeded.
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