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320 Réis - José I Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints
| Silver (.917) | 9.66 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1758 |
| Value | 320 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.66 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with or without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
320 Réis = 1 PatacaKM 169.1 / Bentes 205: Rio de Janeiro Mint
KM 169.2 / Bentes 201: Lisbon Mint
KM 169.3 / Bentes 204: Bahia Mint
KM 169.1 / Bentes 205 Variants:
+ 1751-R - Bentes 205.01 - P. REX. E. BRAS. D.
+ 1751-R - Bentes 205.02 - P. REX. E. BRASI. D.
+ 1751-R - Bentes 205.03 - PORT. REX. E. BR. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.04 - PORT. REX. E. BRA. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.05 - P. REX. E. BRAS. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.06 - P. REX. E. BRAS. D.; JOSEP II US
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.07 - P. REX. E. BRASIL. D.
+ 1755-R - Bentes 205.08 - PORT. REX. E. BR. D.
KM 169.2 / Bentes 201 Variants:
+ 1752 - Bentes 201.01 - Horizontal axis at 270º.
+ 1756 - Bentes 201.02 - BRAS. D.
KM 169.3 / Bentes 204 Variants:
+ 1757-B - Bentes 204.01 - JOSEPHUS
+ 1758-B - Bentes 204.02 - JOSEPHUS
+ 1758-B - Bentes 204.03 - JOSEPHUS; Overdate 1757.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 320 Réis - José I (Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints) 1751-1758 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, who ruled Portugal and its colonies from 1750 to 1777. During this time, Brazil was experiencing rapid economic growth due to its lucrative sugar trade, and the coin was used to facilitate this trade. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency, and it played an important role in the development of Brazil's economy during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 320 Réis - José I (Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints) 1751-1758 coin.
