10 Réis - João Prince Regent

€24,287.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1802-1818
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value10 Réis
CurrencyReal (1799-1942)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions25.3 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#232
Obverse descriptionThe legend, JOANNES.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.P.REGENS circling the edge of the piece. In the center, ring of small spheres encircling the Roman monarchy X that is flanked by florons (one on each side), on the date 1805. Encircling the figure there is a crown that surpasses, in height, the ring of spheres.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOANNES.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.P.REGENS X 1805 1815 - Legenda Anverso-JOANNES.D . G . P . E . BRAS.P.REGENS.
(Translation: D. João, by grace of God, prince regent of Portugal and Brazil X 1805)
Reverse descriptionThe caption PECUNIA.TOTUM CIRCUMIT.ORBEM surrounds the edge of the piece. In the center an armillary sphere. The mint mark, if present, is in the center of the sphere.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPECUNIA.TOTUN CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world.)
EdgeSmooth
MintLisbon, Portugal
B
Bahia, modern-day Salvador de
Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
R
Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
Mintage1802  - KM# 232.1 (Lisbon Mint; without mintmark; only low crown) - 612 000
1803  - KM# 232.1 (Lisbon Mint; without mintmark; low crown and high crown) - 1 167 000
1805  - KM# 232.1 (Lisbon Mint; without mintmark; low crown and high crown) - 1 248 000
1805 R - KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) - 400 000
1806 R - KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) - 1 136 000
1812 R - KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) -
1814 R - KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) - 66 000
1815 B - KM# 232.2 (Bahia Mint) -
1815 R - KM# 232.3 (Rio de Janeiro Mint) - 302 000
1816 B - KM# 232.2 (Bahia Mint) - 413 000
1818 B - KM# 232.2 (Bahia Mint) -
Catalog ID2231518730
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