40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis

€140,215.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1761
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value40 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.34 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#281
Obverse descriptionLegend bypassing the border with the words JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REX. Below the circle legend of pearls. Crown that surpasses in height the circle of pearls. Below the crown, the value, which is superimposed by the shield counter. The superimposed value is flanked by finials. Below the value the date of 1761 between points.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REX. *X*X* •1761•
(Translation: D. José First, by the grace of God, king of Portugal and Brazil)
Reverse descriptionLegend bypassing the border with the words PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM. In the center an armillary sphere with the letter B in center.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPECVNIA.TOTVM.CIRCVMIT.ORBEM B
(Translation: Money circulates around the world B)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1761 B - -
Catalog ID8585789100
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