20 Réis - José I Countermarked 10 Réis

Issuer Brazil
Year 1752-1776
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 20 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.17 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#270
Obverse description Legend 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASIL X ·1774·
(Translation: D. José First, by the grace of God, king of Portugal and Brazil)
Reverse description Legend bypassing the border and an armillary sphere in the center
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1752 - -
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 -
Numisquare ID 4824821350
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