600 Réis - José I Province of Minas Gerais, Bahia Mint
| İhraççı | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1752-1768 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 600 Réis |
| Para birimi | Real (1654-1799) |
| Bileşim | Silver (.917) |
| Ağırlık | 18.11 g |
| Çap | 35 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round |
| Teknik | Milled |
| Yönlendirme | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | KM#179, Bentes#198 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | J between flowers topped by royal crown. Value and date between dots. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | J 600 1754 |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with the B mintmark. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı |
SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB. (Translation: Born under a steady sign.) |
| Kenar | Reeded. |
| Darphane |
B Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834) |
| Basma adedi |
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 Kimliği | 1412576950 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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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