Brazil 10 Réis - João Prince Regent, 1802 – 1818

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1799 – 1942)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Réis - João Prince Regent
Year 1802 – 1818
Ruler João VI (1816–1826)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.7
Diameter (mm) 25.3
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Réis - João Prince Regent from Brazil. Issued from 1802 to 1818. Struck in Copper. Measures 25.3 mm and weighs 3.7 g.

Obverse
The legend, JOANNES.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.P.REGENS circling the edge of the piece. In the center, ring of small spheres encircling the Roman monarchy X that is flanked by florons (one on each side), on the date 1805. Encircling the figure there is a crown that surpasses, in height, the ring of spheres. (D. João, by grace of God, prince regent of Portugal and Brazil
X
1805)
Reverse
The caption PECUNIA.TOTUM CIRCUMIT.ORBEM surrounds the edge of the piece. In the center an armillary sphere. The mint mark, if present, is in the center of the sphere. (Money circulates around the world.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1818 B — — — KM# 232.2 (Bahia Mint) 6%
1816 B 413K — € 53,00 KM# 232.2 (Bahia Mint) 24%
1815 B — — — KM# 232.2 (Bahia Mint) 17%
1815 R 302K — — KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) 13%
1814 R 66K — — KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) 14%
1812 R — — — KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) 2%
1806 R 1.1M € 11,00 € 25,00 KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) 33%
1805  1.2M — — KM# 232.1 (Lisbon Mint; without mintmark; low crown and high crown) 18%
1805 R 400K — — KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) 9%
1803  1.2M — — KM# 232.1 (Lisbon Mint; without mintmark; low crown and high crown) 16%
1802  612K — — KM# 232.1 (Lisbon Mint; without mintmark; only low crown) 9%

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