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4000 Réis - José I Lisbon
| Gold (.917) | 8.06 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1777 |
| Value | 4000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET BRASILIÆ DOMINVS ANNO (year)
Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year (year here)
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
4000 Réis = 1 Moeda- KM 171.1 / Bentes 176: IOSEPHUS ... / DOMINVS ...
- KM 171.2 / Bentes 178: JOSEPHUS ... / DOMINVS ...
- KM 171.3 / Bentes 177: IOSEPHUS ... / DOMINUS ...
- KM 171.4 / Bentes 179: JOSEPHUS ... / DOMINUS ...
KM 171.1 / Bentes 176 - Variants:
+ 1752 - Bentes 176.03 - Inverted axis.
+ 1754 - Bentes 176.06 - Overdate 1753.
+ 1774 - Bentes 176.08 - Inverted axis.
+ 1775 - Bentes 176.10 - Inverted axis.
KM 171.2 / Bentes 178 - Variants:
+ 1751 - Bentes 178.02 - Inverted axis.
+ 1756 - Bentes 178.05 - Overdate 1755.
+ 1763 - Bentes 178.12 - Overdate 17??.
+ 1771 - Bentes 178.17 - Overdate 1769.
+ 1773 - Bentes 178.19 - Inverted axis.
+ 1774 - Bentes 178.21 - Inverted axis.
+ 1775 - Bentes 178.23 - Inverted axis.
+ 1776 - Bentes 178.25 - Inverted axis.
On some dates, REX may appear with or without a dot, or with a double hook, resembling a letter m (lowercase).
KM 171.3 / Bentes 171 - Variants:
+ 1771 - Bentes 177.02 - Crown Type 1, pedicles with pearls.
+ 1771 - Bentes 177.03 - Crown Type 2, pedicles without pearls.
There are also coins of 4000 Réis KM 171.3 / Bentes 177 with the date 1774, but all known pieces appear to be fake.
KM 171.4 / Bentes 179 - Variants:
+ 1771 - Bentes 179.03 - Inverted axis.
+ 1774 - Bentes 179.06 - Inverted axis.
+ 1775 - Bentes 179.08 - Inverted axis.
+ 1775 - Bentes 179.09 - BRASILIAE, AA without trace.
+ 1775 - Bentes 179.10 - BRASILIE
+ 1776 - Bentes 179.12 - Inverted axis.
+ 1777 - Bentes 179.14 - Inverted axis.
The points between the value 4000 and the 3 flowers on the obverse can be presented in 5 different types:
- Type 1 - (.4000. / .+ + + .).
- Type 2 - (4000. / .+ + + .).
- Type 3 - (4000 / .+ + + .).
- Type 4 - (4000. / + + +).
- Type 5 - (4000 / + + +).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4000 Réis - José I (Lisbon) 1751-1777 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Brazil's history. The coin was minted during the reign of King José I, who ruled Portugal and its colonies, including Brazil, from 1750 to 1777. During this time, Brazil was facing a number of challenges, including conflicts with indigenous peoples, the expansion of sugar plantations, and the rise of the Portuguese colonial empire. Despite these challenges, the 4000 Réis coin remained a stable and widely used currency throughout Brazil, reflecting the country's growing economic and political importance during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1752 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 | 6248 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 | 7081 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1762 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1764 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1767 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1771 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 | 56000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1777 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4000 Réis - José I (Lisbon) 1751-1777 coin.
