20 Réis - José I Countermarked 10 Réis

€127,484.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1752-1776
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#270
Obverse descriptionLegend bypassing the border with a legend of pearls below the circle, a crown that surpasses in height the circle of pearls, and the value below superimposed by the shield counter, flanked by finials and the date below the value in between points
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASIL X ·1774·
(Translation: D. José First, by the grace of God, king of Portugal and Brazil)
Reverse descriptionLegend bypassing the border and an armillary sphere in the center
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1752  - -
1753  - Date between points -
1753  - Date without points -
1773  - -
1774  - High crown -
1774  - Low crown -
1775  - High crown -
1775  - Low crown -
1776  - High crown -
1776  - Low crown -
Catalog ID4824821350
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