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1600 Réis - José I Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints
| Gold (.917) | 3.58 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1777 |
| Value | 1600 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of José I, with an italic shield, asymmetrical ornaments, in baroque style.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
1600 Réis = 1 EscudoKM 181.1 / Bentes 184 - Bahia Mint (JOSEPHUS).
KM 181.2 / Bentes 185 - Rio de Janeiro Mint (JOSEPHUS).
1600 Réis B (KM 181.1 / Bentes 184) Variants:
+ 1758-B - Bentes 184.06 - Overdate 1757.
+ 1765-B - Bentes 184.11 - D inverted.
There is also a coin minted in 1773-B, it is extremely rare and only has 1 Known Piece.
+1773-B - Bentes 184.16
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1600 Réis - José I (Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints) 1752-1777 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was introduced during the reign of King José I of Portugal, who ruled Brazil as a Portuguese colony. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin and was made of gold (.917) weighing 3.58g. This coin was significant because it was one of the first coins to be minted in Brazil and it marked the beginning of a new era in Brazilian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 R | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1772 R | 1732 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1600 Réis - José I (Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints) 1752-1777 coin.
