Brazil 20 Réis - José I, 1751 – 1761

Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Réis - José I
Year 1751 – 1761
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.34
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1751 to 1761. Struck in Copper. Measures 35 mm and weighs 14.34 g.

Obverse
Value XX between flowers and date, inside a circle of pearls topped by crown. (José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
Reverse
An armillary sphere, with or without mintmark. (Money Circulates Worldwide.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1761 B — KM# 166.2; Bentes 235.01 (See Comments). 69%
1752  — KM# 166.1; Bentes 236.03 (See Comments). 25%
1751  — KM# 166.1; Bentes 236.01 (See Comments). 25%
1751  — KM# 166.1; Bentes 236.02 (See Comments). 38%

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