20 Réis - José I (Countermarked 10 Réis) 1752-1776 front 20 Réis - José I (Countermarked 10 Réis) 1752-1776 back
20 Réis - José I (Countermarked 10 Réis) 1752-1776 photo
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20 Réis - José I Countermarked 10 Réis

 
Copper 7.17 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1752-1776
Value
20 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.17 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#127484
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Legend bypassing the border and an armillary sphere in the center

Script: Latin

Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM

Translation: Money circulates around the world

Edge

Plain

Comment

Countermark on 10 Réis of José I, KM# 174.1 and KM# 174.2.