100 Réis - José I (Colonial Coinage) 1755 front 100 Réis - José I (Colonial Coinage) 1755 back
100 Réis - José I (Colonial Coinage) 1755 photo
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100 Réis - José I Colonial Coinage

1755 year
Silver (.9166) 1.7 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
King
Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1755
Value
100 Réis
Currency
Real (1706-1910)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#45761
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVBQ SIGN NATA STAR

Comment

The above picture is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correct
Law:
Resolução de 16NOV1954

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Réis - José I (Colonial Coinage) 1755 from Mozambique is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a European monarch, King José I of Portugal, on a coin minted in a Portuguese colony. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring an image of the Portuguese coat of arms on colonial coins. The inclusion of the king's portrait was a symbol of the increasing influence of European powers in African territories during the colonial era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1755  4314 - - - - - -

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