Brazil 600 Réis - José I, 1770 – 1774

Straight Zones; Province of Minas Gerais; Rio de Janeiro Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 600 Réis - José I
Year 1770 – 1774
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 1770 to 1774. 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 R mintmark. (Born under a steady sign.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1774 R 19.3K € 540,00 € 600,00 Bentes 200.03; 200.04 (See Comments). 90%
1771 R 12.4K — — Bentes 200.02 20%
1770 R — € 330,00 — Bentes 200.01 30%

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