Brazil 75 Réis - José I, 1752 – 1760

Province of Minas Gerais; Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 75 Réis - José I
Year 1752 – 1760
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.26
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

75 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1752 to 1760. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.26 g.

Obverse
J between flowers topped by royal crown. Value and date between dots.
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with the B or R mintmark. (Born under a steady sign.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
1760 R — — KM#176.2; Bentes 222.03 20%
1755 R — € 430,00 KM#176.2; Bentes 222.02 45%
1754 B — — KM#176.1; Bentes 221.03 20%
1754 R — — KM#176.2; Bentes 222.01 40%
1753 B — — KM#176.1; Bentes 221.02 15%
1752 B — — KM#176.1; Bentes 221.01 15%

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