40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis, Brazil

40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis, Brazil, 1761 obverse image40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis, Brazil, 1761 reverse image
40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Brazil flagBrazil
  • Years of Minting:
    1761
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Legend bypassing the border with the words PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM.In the center an armillary sphere with the letter B in center.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Legend bypassing the border with the words JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REX. Below the circle legend of pearls. Crown that surpasses in height the circle of pearls. Below the crown, the value, which is superimposed by the shield counter. The superimposed value is flanked by finials. Below the value the date of 1761 between points.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REX. *X*X* •1761•

Reverse:


PECVNIA.TOTVM.CIRCVMIT.ORBEM B

40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis sizes
  • Weight:14.34 g
  • Diameter:35 mm
  • Thickness:1.7 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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