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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