Brazil 640 Réis - José I, 1768 – 1771

Light Type - Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 640 Réis - José I
Year 1768 – 1771
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 17.78
Diameter (mm) 36
Demonetized Yes

Description

640 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued from 1768 to 1771. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 17.78 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three 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. (FBorn under a steady sign.)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1771  110K Bentes 192.02; KM 193.1 (SVBQ). 33%
1771  — Bentes 193.02; KM 193.2 (SUBQ). 33%
1768  63K Bentes 192.01; KM 193.1 (SVBQ). 11%
1768  — Bentes 193.01; KM 193.2 (SUBQ). 44%

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