Brazil 2000 Réis - José I, 1752 – 1771

Larger Type; Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2000 Réis - José I
Year 1752 – 1771
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.03
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

2000 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1752 to 1771. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 23 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
José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal. (and Lord of Brazil, year 1771.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
1771  100K € 640,00 — Bentes 182.03; KM#182.1 ("IOSEPHUS")
1771  — € 570,00 € 590,00 Bentes 183.01; 183.02; KM#182.2 ("JOSEPHUS"); (See Comments).
1754  1K — — Bentes 182.02; KM#182.1 ("IOSEPHUS")
1752  12K € 760,00 € 1100,00 Bentes 182.01; KM#182.1 ("IOSEPHUS")

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