Brazil 40 Réis - José I, 1761

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

Obverse

Legend bypassing the border with the words JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REX. Below the circle legend of pearls. Crown that surpasses in height the circle of pearls. Below the crown, the value, which is superimposed by the shield counter. The superimposed value is flanked by finials. Below the value the date of 1761 between points. (D. José First, by the grace of God, king of Portugal and Brazil)

Reverse

Legend bypassing the border with the words PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM. In the center an armillary sphere with the letter B in center. (Money circulates around the world
B)

Edge

Smooth