Brazil 160 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 160 Réis - José I
Year 1768 – 1776
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.44
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

160 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1768 to 1776. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.44 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three 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 xf Comment Frequency
1776  17.2K — KM#191.2; Bentes 211.04 9%
1773  101.3K — KM#191.2; Bentes 211.03 38%
1771  46.9K — KM#191.2; Bentes 211.02 26%
1768  94K € 43,00 KM#191.1; Bentes 210.01 (See Comments) 43%
1768  — — KM#191.2; Bentes 211.01 (See Comments) 18%

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