Brazil 80 Réis - José I, 1768 – 1771

Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 80 Réis - José I
Year 1768 – 1771
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.22
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

80 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1768 to 1771. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.22 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 80 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. (SUBQUO SIGNO NATA STABILI
(Under this sign it was born and will remain))
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1771  — KM# 190.1; Bentes 218.03 (See Comments) 16%
1771  210.7K KM# 190.2; Bentes 219.03 56%
1770  25K KM# 190.2; Bentes 219.02 27%
1768  — KM# 190.1; Bentes 218.01 (See Comments) 20%
1768  — KM# 190.1; Bentes 218.02 (See Comments) 7%
1768  — KM# 190.2; Bentes 219.01 29%

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