Brazil 300 Réis - José I, 1754 – 1764

Curved Zones; Province of Minas Gerais; Rio de Janeiro Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 300 Réis - José I
Year 1754 – 1764
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 from 1754 to 1764. 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 vf Comment Frequency
1764 R Bentes 207.06; 207.07-207.09 (See Comments) 40%
1758 R Bentes 207.05 20%
1757 R Bentes 207.04 27%
1756 R Bentes 207.03 13%
1755 R € 310,00 Bentes 207.02 47%
1754 R € 230,00 Bentes 207.01 33%

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