320 Réis - José I Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints

€17,038.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1751-1758
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value320 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight9.66 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#169, Bentes#205; 201; 204
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS·I·D·G·PORT·REX·ET·BRAS·D 17 57 ·320·
(Translation: José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with or without mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
EdgeReeded.
MintLisbon, Portugal
B
Bahia, modern-day Salvador de
Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
R
Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)
Mintage1751 R - KM#169.1; Bentes 205.01-205.03 (See Comments). -
1752  - KM#169.2; Bentes 201.01 (See Comments) -
1753 R - KM#169.1; Bentes 205.04-205.07 (See Comments). -
1755 R - KM#169.1; Bentes 205.08 (See Comments). -
1756  - KM#169.2; Bentes 201.02 (See Comments) -
1757 B - KM#169.3; Bentes 204.01 (See Comments) -
1758 B - KM#169.3; Bentes 204.02-204.03 (See Comments) -
Catalog ID5186278710
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