2000 Réis - José I Larger Type, Lisbon Mint

€36,314.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1752-1771
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2000 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight4.03 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#182.1; 182.2, Bentes#182.01-182.03; 183.01-183.02
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 2000 and three flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS·I·D·G·PORTUG·REX ·2000·
(Translation: José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal.)
Reverse descriptionJosé I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringET·BRASILIÆ·DOMINUS·ANNO·1771·
(Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year 1771.)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1752  - Bentes 182.01; KM#182.1 (`IOSEPHUS`) - 12 000
1754  - Bentes 182.02; KM#182.1 (`IOSEPHUS`) - 1 000
1771  - Bentes 182.03; KM#182.1 (`IOSEPHUS`) - 100 000
1771  - Bentes 183.01; 183.02; KM#182.2 (`JOSEPHUS`); (See Comments). -
Catalog ID1177825910
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