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1000 Réis - José I Lisbon
| Gold (.917) | 2.01 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1774 |
| Value | 1000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET·BRASILIÆ·DOMINUS·ANNO·1771·
Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year 1771.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
An identical coin but with 1,3 g/Ø15mm/1755 and different legend was also produced to the Colony of Mozambique.1000 Réis = ¼ Moeda
KM 162.1 / Bentes 186.02-186.05: IOSEPHUS ... / ... DOMINUS (Larger Type).
KM 162.2 / Bentes 187: JOSEPHUS ... / ... DOMINVS (Smaller Type).
KM 162.3 / Bentes 188: JOSEPHUS ... / ... DOMINUS (Larger Type).
KM 162.4 / Bentes 186.01: IOSEPHUS ... / ... DOMINUS; Reverse of D. João V. (Larger Type).
In the date of 1749, the reverse of the coinage of D. João V for the State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão was used (KM 161 / Bentes 137).
Coins with KM 162.2 / Bentes 187 were minted in Smaller Type, with the smaller diameter (15.5 mm) and slightly smaller weight (1.98 g).
KM 162.1 / Bentes 186.02-186.05 Variants:
+ 1752 - Bentes 186.03 - Axis inverted.
+ 1771 - Bentes 186.05 - Axis inverted.
KM 162.3 / Bentes 188 Variant:
+ 1771 - Bentes 188.02 - Axis inverted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Réis - José I (Lisbon) 1749-1774 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was issued during the reign of King José I, who ruled Portugal and its colonies, including Brazil, from 1750 to 1777. During this time, Brazil was experiencing significant growth and development, with the expansion of agriculture, mining, and trade. The coin's gold content and its 2.01g weight reflect the value and prosperity of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1749 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1752 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1771 | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Réis - José I (Lisbon) 1749-1774 coin.
