640 Réis - Pedro II Narrow Crown, Bahia Mint

Issuer Brazil
Year 1695-1698
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 640 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 19.32 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Domingos Ferreira Zambuja
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#84, Bentes#74.01-74.10
Obverse description Royal shield, crown, value 640, date and 3 flowers.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PETRVS·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 description An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SVBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.
(Translation: Born under a steady sign.)
Edge Reeded.
Mint
Mintage 1695 - 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). -
Numisquare ID 2347163300
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