Catalog
10 Réis - José I
| Issuer | Casa da Moeda (Lisbon Mint) |
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| Year | 1752-1757 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the Portuguese royal arms — a crowned shield bearing the five quinas arranged in a saltire pattern — surmounted by a royal crown. The numeral X, denoting the denomination of 10 Réis, is prominently superimposed over the shield. A beaded inner border frames the central device, with the circumferential Latin legend running between the inner and outer rims. |
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| Reverse description | Central field features the full Portuguese royal coat of arms, comprising the quartered shield with castles and quinas, enclosed within a pointed oval cartouche and surmounted by a royal crown. The armorial bearings are rendered in high relief, with fine interior detail visible on the escutcheons. A beaded inner border surrounds the central device, and the circumferential Latin motto legend is disposed between the inner and outer rims. |
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| Reverse lettering | PECVNIA·TOTVM·CIRCVMIT·ORBEM (Translation: Money circulates around the world) |
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