160 Réis - José I Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints

€17,012.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1751-1758
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value160 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight4.83 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#168, Bentes#214; 209; 212; 213
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and two or three flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOSEPHUS•I•D•G•P•REX•ET•B•D• 17 56 •160•
(Translation: José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionArmillary Sphere on Cross of the Order of Christ, superimposed on the letter P. In the spaces between the arms of the cross, the legend: SUBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.
(Translation: SUBQUO SIGNO NATA STABILI (Under this sign it was born and will remain))
EdgeReeded.
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)
Mintage1751 R - KM#168.1; Bentes 214.01 (See Comments). -
1752  - KM#168.2; Bentes 209.01 -
1756  - KM#168.2; Bentes 209.02 -
1757 B - KM#168.3; Bentes 212.01 -
1758 B - KM#168.4; Bentes 213.01 -
Catalog ID4137937600
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