40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis) 1761 front 40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis) 1761 back
40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis) 1761 photo
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40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis

1761 year
Copper 14.34 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1761
Value
40 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#140215
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Legend bypassing the border with the words PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM.
In the center an armillary sphere with the letter B in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PECVNIA.TOTVM.CIRCVMIT.ORBEM
B

Translation:
Money circulates around the world
B

Edge

Plain

Comment

Note: Countermark on 20 Réis of José I, KM# 166.2.