10 Réis - José I

Issuer Angola
Year 1752-1757
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Réis
Currency Real (18th century-1914)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.17 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7, Gomes#Jo.02.0x, Bentes#241
Obverse description Value X between flowers and date, inside a circle of pearls topped by crown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOSEPHUS·I·D·G·REX·P·ET·D·GUINE· X · 1753·
(Translation: José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Guinea.)
Reverse description An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PECVNIA·TOTVM·CIRCVMIT·ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1752 - Jo.02.01; Bentes 241.01-02 - GUINEÆ (See Comments) - 396 737
1753 - Jo.02.02; Bentes 241.04 - GUINE (See Comments) -
1753 - Jo.02.03; Bentes 241.03 - GUINEÆ (See Comments) -
1757 - Jo.02.04; Bentes 241.05-06 - GUINE (See Comments) -
Numisquare ID 6935054400
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