Brazil 2000 Réis - José I, 1771 – 1773

Smaller Type; Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2000 Réis - José I
Year 1771 – 1773
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.03
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

2000 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1771 to 1773. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.03 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 2000 and three flowers. (José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal.)
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date. (and Lord of Brazil, year 1773.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au Comment Frequency
1773  14K — — Bentes 183.04; 183.05 (JOSEPHUS); (See Comments). 83%
1771  100K € 360,00 € 680,00 Bentes 183.03 (JOSEPHUS). 50%

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