Brazil 40 Réis - João Prince Regent, 1778 – 1784
Countermarked 20 Réis
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1799 – 1942)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Réis - João Prince Regent
Year
1778 – 1784
Ruler
João VI
(1816–1826)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
14.1
Diameter (mm)
36
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Réis - João Prince Regent from Brazil. Issued from 1778 to 1784. Struck in Copper. Measures 36 mm and weighs 14.1 g.
- Obverse
- Crown above the face value in Roman numerals. Below, the year. The whole surrounded by the legend.
- Reverse
- Globe surrounded by the legend.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 (1809) | — | € 62,00 | 46% | ||
| 1781 (1809) | — | € 41,00 | 26% | ||
| 1782 (1809) | — | — | 33% | ||
| 1784 (1809) | — | — | 28% |
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