5 Réis - José I

Issuer Angola
Year 1752-1757
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Réis
Currency Real (18th century-1914)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.58 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6, Gomes#Jo.01.0x, Bentes#248
Obverse description Value V between flowers and date, inside a circle of pearls topped by crown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOSEPHUS·I·D·G·REX·P·ET·D·GUIN· V 1753
(Translation: José I, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Guinea.)
Reverse description An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PECVNIA·TOTVM·CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
(Translation: Money circulates around the world.)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1752 - Jo.01.01; Bentes 248.01 - GUIN. (See Comments) -
1753 - Jo.01.02; Bentes 248.02 - GUIN. (See Comments) - 232 308
1753 - Jo.01.03; Bentes 248.03 - GUIN (See Comments) -
1757 - Jo.01.04; Bentes 248.04 - GUN (See Comments) -
Numisquare ID 4233209920
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