640 Réis - José I Light Type - Lisbon Mint

Issuer Brazil
Year 1768-1771
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 640 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 17.78 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#193.1; 193.2, Bentes#192.01-192.02; 193.01-193.02
Obverse description Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering JOSEPHUS. 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 description An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SUBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
(Translation: FBorn under a steady sign.)
Edge Reeded.
Mint
Mintage 1768 - 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). -
Numisquare ID 6379123690
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