160 Réis - José I Light Type - Lisbon Mint

€39,351.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1768-1776
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value160 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight4.44 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#191, Bentes#210; 211
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS.I.D.G.PORT.REX.E.B.D. 17 68 160
(Translation: José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1768  - KM#191.1; Bentes 210.01 (See Comments) - 94 000
1768  - KM#191.2; Bentes 211.01 (See Comments) -
1771  - KM#191.2; Bentes 211.02 - 46 876
1773  - KM#191.2; Bentes 211.03 - 101 260
1776  - KM#191.2; Bentes 211.04 - 17 164
Catalog ID2338284850
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