Brazil 640 Réis - John, Prince Regent, 1809
Countermarked 600 Réis of Province of Minas Gerais, Joseph I, Rio de Janeiro Mint, KM#187 and KM#194
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1799 – 1942)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
640 Réis - John, Prince Regent
Year
1809
Ruler
João VI
(1816–1826)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
18.11
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
640 Réis - John, Prince Regent from Brazil. Issued in 1809. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 35 mm and weighs 18.11 g.
- Obverse
- Crown above “J” monogram, flanked by value and flowers, date below and the Shield Countermark.
- Reverse
- An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with legend around and R mintmark. (Under that sign was born and will remain.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1809) R | — | (1754 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.01-02 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1755 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.03 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1756 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.04 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1758 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.05 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1760 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.06 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1764 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.07 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1765 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.08 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1770 - R) KM#300; Bentes#319.09; Bentes#320.01 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1771 - R) KM#300; Bentes#320.02 (See Comments). | ||
| ND (1809) R | — | (1774 - R) KM#300; Bentes#320.03-04 (See Comments). |
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