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10 Réis - José I counterstamped 5 Réis ND
1809 year| Copper | 3.04 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 10 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Thin parallels on globe
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Translation: Money circulates around the world.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Réis - José I (counterstamped 5 Réis) ND (1809) coin from Brazil is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was minted in 1809, just a few years after Brazil had declared its independence from Portugal in 1808. At the time, the country was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was struggling to finance its expenses. To address this issue, the government decided to mint coins with a lower value than their actual worth, in the hopes of increasing the money supply and stimulating economic activity. This coin, with its unusual counterstamp and low denomination, is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by Brazil in its early years of independence.
