40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis, KM#175.1) 1752-1776 (1809) front 40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis, KM#175.1) 1752-1776 (1809) back
40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis, KM#175.1) 1752-1776 (1809) photo
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40 Réis - José I Countermarked 20 Réis, KM#175.

 
Copper 14.5 g 35.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Regent
John VI the Clement (1799-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1752-1776 (1809)
Value
40 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.5 g
Diameter
35.7 mm
Thickness
1.87 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48390
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Globe surrounded by legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM PECUNIA.ORBEM

Translation: Money Circulates Around the World

Edge

Plain

Comment

An 8 or 11mm Countermark over denomination surrounded by a legend on 20 Réis is KM#175.1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis, KM#175.1) coin from Brazil is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted in 1752, just a few years after the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and it was used as a form of currency during a period of rapid growth and development in the country. The coin's design features an image of King José I of Portugal, who ruled during this time, and its countermarking with the value of 20 Réis indicates that it was issued as a form of currency for the Portuguese colonies in South America. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex and dynamic relationship between Portugal and Brazil during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1774 (1809)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis, KM#175.1) 1752-1776 (1809) coin.