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

Issuer Brazil
Year 1809
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 640 Réis
Currency Real (1799-1942)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 18.11 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#299, Bentes#318
Obverse description Crown above “J” monogram, flanked by value and flowers, date below and the Shield Countermark.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ·600· J ·1754·
Reverse description An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with legend around and B mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SVBQ· SIGN. NATA. STAB. B
(Translation: Under that sign was born and will remain.)
Edge Reeded.
Mint B
Bahia, modern-day Salvador de
Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
Mintage ND (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 -
Numisquare ID 9205372970
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