Brazil 640 Réis - John, Prince Regent, 1809
Countermarked 600 Réis of Province of Minas Gerais, Joseph I, Bahia Mint, KM#179
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 B mintmark. (Under that sign was born and will remain.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1809) B | — | (1752-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.01 | ||
| ND (1809) B | — | (1754-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.02 | ||
| ND (1809) B | — | (1756-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.03 | ||
| ND (1809) B | — | (1757-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.04 | ||
| ND (1809) B | — | (1758-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.05 | ||
| ND (1809) B | — | (1760-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.06 | ||
| ND (1809) B | — | (1768-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.07 |
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