Brazil 600 Réis - José I, 1752 – 1768

Province of Minas Gerais; Bahia Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 600 Réis - José I
Year 1752 – 1768
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 18.11
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

600 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1752 to 1768. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 35 mm and weighs 18.11 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
1768 B — Bentes 198.07; Rare.
1760 B — Bentes 198.06
1758 B — Bentes 198.05
1757 B — Bentes 198.04
1756 B — Bentes 198.03
1754 B — Bentes 198.02
1752 B — Bentes 198.01

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