Brazil 150 Réis - José I, 1754 – 1760

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 150 Réis - José I
Year 1754 – 1760
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.52
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

150 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1754 to 1760. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.52 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 Comment Frequency
1760 R — Bentes 216.05
1758 R — Bentes 216.04 18%
1755 R — Bentes 216.03
1754 R — Bentes 216.01; 216.02 (See Comments) 91%

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