20 Réis - José I Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints

Issuer Brazil
Year 1751-1761
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 20 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
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#166, Bentes#235; 236
Obverse description Value XX between flowers and date, inside a circle of pearls topped by crown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASIL.REX. +X+X+ .1752.
(Translation: José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
Reverse description An armillary sphere, with or without mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PECVNIA.TOTVM.CIRCVMIT.ORBEM
(Translation: Money Circulates Worldwide.)
Edge Smooth
Mint Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
B
Bahia, modern-day Salvador de
Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
Mintage 1751 - KM# 166.1; Bentes 236.01 (See Comments). -
1751 - KM# 166.1; Bentes 236.02 (See Comments). -
1752 - KM# 166.1; Bentes 236.03 (See Comments). -
1761 B - KM# 166.2; Bentes 235.01 (See Comments). -
Numisquare ID 6866549050
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