Brazil 150 Réis - José I, 1752 – 1758

Province of Minas Gerais; Bahia Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 150 Réis - José I
Year 1752 – 1758
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.52
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

150 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1752 to 1758. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.52 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 mintmark. (Born under a steady sign.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1758 B — 30%
1756 B — 20%
1754 B — 80%
1753 B — 20%
1752 B — 30%

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