| 表面の説明 | J between flowers topped by royal crown. Value and date between dots. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | J 600 1754 |
| 裏面の説明 | An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with the B mintmark. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB. (Translation: Born under a steady sign.) |
| 縁 | Reeded. |
| 鋳造所 |
B Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834) |
| 鋳造数 |
1752 B - Bentes 198.01 - 1754 B - Bentes 198.02 - 1756 B - Bentes 198.03 - 1757 B - Bentes 198.04 - 1758 B - Bentes 198.05 - 1760 B - Bentes 198.06 - 1768 B - Bentes 198.07; Rare. - |
| Numisquare ID | 1412576950 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This 600 Réis silver coin was issued under Dom José I, King of Portugal (1750-1777). This era saw Brazil's vast gold and diamond wealth from Minas Gerais significantly fuel the Portuguese Empire. As a silver denomination, it was crucial for internal colonial trade, circulating alongside gold coinage within resource-rich territories. Minted at the Bahia Mint in Salvador, it served colonial administration, highlighting Brazil's economic role.
Artistry: The coin's design reflects prevailing European Baroque and early Rococo numismatic styles. The obverse features a laureate and draped bust of King José I, typically facing right, encircled by his royal titulature. The reverse displays the crowned shield of Portugal, flanked by "600" and the date, with the "B" mintmark for Bahia below. Though specific engravers are largely anonymous, the aesthetic adheres to established