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© INCM
10 Réis - José I Lisbon
| Copper | 7.17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1776 |
| Value | 10 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA·TOTUM CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
Translation: Money Circulates Worldwide.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The above pict is the lot 10682 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)10 Réis = ½ Vintém
KM 174.1 / Bentes 237: IOSEPHUS ... REX
KM 174.2 / Bentes 238, 239 and 240: JOSEPHUS ... REX
KM 174.1 / Bentes 237 Variants:
+ 1752 - Bentes 237.01: Armillary sphere with 16 or 19 mm; appears with 36, 37, 39 or 47 pearls.
+ 1753 - Bentes 237.02: Date without dots; appears with 35, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46 or 50 pearls.
+ 1753 - Bentes 237.03: Date between dots; appears with 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50 pearls.
+ 1753 - Bentes 237.04: A of BRASIL without trace.
+ 1753 - Bentes 237.05: Dots; oval sphere.
KM 174.2 / Bentes 238 Variants:
+ 1773 - Bentes 238.01: Low crown; crown with latin cross; appears with 45 or 46 pearls.
+ 1774 - Bentes 238.02: Low crown; crown with latin cross; crown with pedicles; appears with 46 or 47 pearls.
+ 1774 - Bentes 238.03: Low crown; crown with latin cross; crown without pedicles; appears with 46 or 47 pearls.
+ 1775 - Bentes 238.04: Low crown; crown with latin cross; appears with 45, 46 or 47 pearls.
+ 1776 - Bentes 238.05: Low crown; crown with latin cross; appears with 44, 45 or 46 pearls.
KM 174.2 / Bentes 239 Variants:
+ 1774 - Bentes 239.01: Medium crown; crown with latin cross; date between dots; appears with 42, 44, 45, 46 or 47 pearls.
+ 1774 - Bentes 239.02: Medium crown; crown with latin cross; date without dots; appears with 42, 44, 45 or 46 pearls.
+ 1775 - Bentes 239.03: Medium crown; crown with latin cross; appears with 45, 46 or 47 pearls.
+ 1776 - Bentes 239.04: Medium crown; crown with latin cross; appears with 44, 45 or 46 pearls.
KM 174.2 / Bentes 240 Variants:
+ 1774 - Bentes 240.01: High crown; crown with potent cross; date between dots; appears with 42, 43, 44 or 46 pearls.
+ 1774 - Bentes 240.02: High crown; crown with potent cross; date without dots; appears with 42, 44 or 45 pearls.
+ 1775 - Bentes 240.03: High crown; crown with potent cross; date between dots; appears with 44, 45 or 46 pearls.
+ 1775 - Bentes 240.04: High crown; crown with potent cross; date with one dot before; appears with 45 pearls.
+ 1776 - Bentes 240.05: High crown; crown with potent cross; date without dots; appears with 42, 43, 44 or 46 pearls.
Interesting fact
The 10 Réis coin from Brazil, issued during the reign of José I (Lisbon) from 1752-1776, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for coinage in the 18th century due to its durability and affordability. Despite its relatively small weight of 7.17 grams, the coin still maintained a significant value, with 10 réis being equivalent to 1/5 of a Portuguese cruzado, the standard unit of currency at the time. This coin is a testament to the resourcefulness and innovation of the Brazilian mint during a time of economic growth and development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1753 | 700142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 | 2021000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1775 | 934000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 | 608000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Réis - José I (Lisbon) 1752-1776 coin.
