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© Catálogo de Moedas do Brasil
10 Réis - José I Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Mints
| Copper | 7.17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1762 |
| 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#77477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECVNIA.TOTVM.CIRCVMIT.ORBEM
Translation: Money Circulates Worldwide.
Edge
Plain
Comment
10 Réis = ½ VintémKM 165.1 / Bentes 243: Rio de Janeiro Mint.
KM 165.2 / Bentes 242: Bahia Mint.
KM 165.1 / Bentes 243 Variants:
+ 1751 - Bentes 243.01 - BRAS. REX.; appears with 55 pearls.
+ 1751 - Bentes 243.02 - BRASI. REX.; appears with 49 pearls.
KM 165.2 / Bentes 242 Variants:
+ 1762-B - Bentes 242.01 - Appears with 41, 42 or 46 pearls.
Interesting fact
The 10 Réis coin from Brazil, minted between 1751 and 1762, features an interesting design element - the portrait of King José I on the obverse side is surrounded by a wreath made of coffee branches, which was a nod to the country's emerging coffee industry at the time.
