Brazil 640 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
640 Réis - José I
Year
1751 – 1758
Ruler
José I
(1750–1777)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
19.32
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
640 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1751 to 1758. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 19.32 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date. (José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
- Reverse
- An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with or without mintmark. (Born under a steady sign.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1758 B | — | Bentes 194.02; KM#170.3 (Bahia; "IOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1758 B | — | Bentes 195.01; KM#170.4 (Bahia; "JOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1757 B | — | Bentes 194.01; KM#170.3 (Bahia; "IOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1756 | — | Bentes 191.02; 191.03; KM#170.2 (Lisbon; "IOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1755 | — | Bentes 197.01; KM#170.1 (Rio de Janeiro; "JOSEPHUS"; without mintmark); (See omments). | ||
| 1755 R | — | Bentes 196.06; KM#170.1 (Rio de Janeiro; "JOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1753 R | — | Bentes 196.05; KM#170.1 (Rio de Janeiro; "JOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1752 | — | Bentes 191.01; KM#170.2 (Lisbon; "IOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1752 R | — | Bentes 196.04; KM#170.1 (Rio de Janeiro; "JOSEPHUS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1751 R | — | Bentes 196.01; 196.03; KM#170.1 (Rio de Janeiro, "BRAS"); (See omments). | ||
| 1751 R | — | Bentes 196.02; KM#170.1 (Rio de Janeiro, "BRA"); (See omments). |
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