Brazil 320 Réis - José I, 1768 – 1776

Light Type - Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 320 Réis - José I
Year 1768 – 1776
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.89
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

320 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1768 to 1776. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30 mm and weighs 8.89 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two flowers, and date. (José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross. (Born under a steady sign.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1776  15.6K KM#192.2 ("SUBQ") 9%
1773  75K KM#192.2 ("SUBQ") 39%
1771  23.4K KM#192.2 ("SUBQ") 6%
1768  47K KM#192.1 ("SVBQ") 15%
1768  KM#192.2 ("SUBQ") 67%

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