5 Réis - José I

Issuer Madeira Islands
Year 1750-1751
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Réis
Currency Real (mechanical coinage, 1750-1830)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.4 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 0.85 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1, Gomes#Jo.02.01 and Jo 02.02
Obverse description Crowned coat of arms, with text around the bottom
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PECUNIA INSULANA
(Translation: Money of the island)
Reverse description Crowned Mongram of Jospeph I above value in roman numeral. Latin text around the bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IOSEPHUS·I·D G·P·ET·ALG·REX 17 50 V
(Translation: Joseph I, by the grace of God; king of Portugal and Algarve 17 50 5)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1750 - Jo 02.01 - Varieties with 30, 32 and 34 pearls -
1751 - Jo 02.02 -
Numisquare ID 1443100080
Comments
×