20 Réis - José I

Issuer Angola
Year 1752-1757
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 20 Réis
Currency Real (18th century-1914)
Composition Copper
Weight 14.34 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#8, Bentes#234
Obverse description Value XX 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·GUINEAE· XX · 1757 ·
(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·CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1752 - Bentes 234.01-02 (See Comments) - 396 737
1753 - Bentes 234.03 (See Comments) - 133 954
1757 - Bentes 234.04 (See Comments) -
Numisquare ID 6402007540
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