640 Réis - Pedro II Narrow Crown, Bahia Mint

€1.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1695-1698
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value640 Réis
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight19.32 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Domingos Ferreira Zambuja
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#84, Bentes#74.01-74.10
Obverse descriptionRoyal shield, crown, value 640, date and 3 flowers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPETRVS·II·D·G·PORT·REX·ET·BRAS·D· 1695/1698 640
(Translation: Pedro II, 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 letteringSVBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1695  - Bentes 74.01-74.02 (See Comments). -
1696  - Bentes 74.03-74.05 (See Comments). -
1697  - Bentes 74.06-74.09 (See Comments). -
1698  - Bentes 74.10 (See Comments). -
Catalog ID2347163300
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