Brazil 300 Réis - José I, 1771
Straight Zones; Province of Minas Gerais; Rio de Janeiro Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
300 Réis - José I
Year
1771
Ruler
José I
(1750–1777)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.05
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
300 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued in 1771. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.05 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 R | 26K | Bentes 208.01 |
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