640 Réis - John, Prince Regent Countermarked 600 Réis of Province of Minas Gerais, Joseph I, Bahia Mint, KM#179

€36,227.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1809
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value640 Réis
CurrencyReal (1799-1942)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight18.11 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#299, Bentes#318
Obverse descriptionCrown above “J” monogram, flanked by value and flowers, date below and the Shield Countermark.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering·600· J ·1754·
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with legend around and B mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSVBQ· SIGN. NATA. STAB. B
(Translation: Under that sign was born and will remain.)
EdgeReeded.
MintB
Bahia, modern-day Salvador de
Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
MintageND (1809) B - (1752-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.01 -
ND (1809) B - (1754-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.02 -
ND (1809) B - (1756-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.03 -
ND (1809) B - (1757-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.04 -
ND (1809) B - (1758-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.05 -
ND (1809) B - (1760-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.06 -
ND (1809) B - (1768-B )KM#299; Bentes 318.07 -
Catalog ID9205372970
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