640 Réis - José I Light Type - Lisbon Mint

€184,031.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1768-1771
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value640 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight17.78 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#193.1; 193.2, Bentes#192.01-192.02; 193.01-193.02
Obverse descriptionCrowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS. I. D. G. PORT. REX. ET. BRAS. D 640 1771
(Translation: José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.)
Reverse descriptionAn armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
(Translation: FBorn under a steady sign.)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1768  - Bentes 192.01; KM 193.1 (SVBQ). - 63 000
1768  - Bentes 193.01; KM 193.2 (SUBQ). -
1771  - Bentes 192.02; KM 193.1 (SVBQ). - 110 000
1771  - Bentes 193.02; KM 193.2 (SUBQ). -
Catalog ID6379123690
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