Brazil 800 Réis - José I, 1752 – 1777
Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
800 Réis - José I
Year
1752 – 1777
Ruler
José I
(1750–1777)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
1.79
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
800 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1752 to 1777. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.79 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of José I facing right, date and mintmark B or R. (José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Algarves.)
- Reverse
- Coat of Arms of José I, with an italic shield, asymmetrical ornaments, in baroque style.
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1777 B | — | — | Bentes 189.14; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1772 R | — | — | Bentes 190.??; KM#181.2 | ||
| 1768 B | — | € 4100,00 | Bentes 189.13; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1767 B | — | — | Bentes 189.12; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1766 B | — | — | Bentes 189.11; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1765 B | — | — | Bentes 189.10; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1764 B | — | — | Bentes 189.08; 189.09; KM#181.1 (See Comments). | ||
| 1763 B | — | — | Bentes 189.07; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1763 R | — | € 3900,00 | Bentes 190.02; KM#181.2 | ||
| 1759 B | — | — | Bentes 189.06; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1758 B | — | — | Bentes 189.05; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1757 B | — | — | Bentes 189.04; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1756 B | — | — | Bentes 189.03; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1754 B | — | — | Bentes 189.02; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1752 B | — | — | Bentes 189.01; KM#181.1 | ||
| 1752 R | — | — | Bentes 190.01; KM#181.2 |
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