Brazil 40 Réis - José I, 1752

Province of Minas Gerais; Pattern Type - Lisbon Mint

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Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 40 Réis - José I
Year 1752
Ruler José I (1750–1777)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 14.34
Diameter (mm) 36
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Réis - José I from Brazil. Issued in 1752. Struck in Copper. Measures 36 mm and weighs 14.34 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by flowers. (José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
Reverse
Value XL and flowers inside a wreath of tulips, and date. (Copper is better to use than Gold.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1752  Wreath with 33 Tulips; Unique, with only 1 piece known.

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