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4000 Réis - José I Lisbon

1755 year
Gold (.9166) 5.1 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
King
Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1755
Value
4000 Réis
Currency
Real (1706-1910)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
5.1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#45767
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: .ET.DOMINUS.AF.OR.ANNO.1755

Translation: and Lord of East Africa *Year 1755*

Comment

The coins of this series have been produced by the “Lisbon Mint House” in the Summer of 1755 and stored at the "India House" in October.
They were ready to follow to Mozambique when, at the 01NOV1755, a terrible earthquake followed of a fire and a sunami destroyed the city of Lisbon.
The “India House”, next to the port, was also destroyed. Partially, they have been partially saved and sent to Mozambique.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4000 Réis - José I (Lisbon) 1755 coin from Mozambique is that it was minted during the reign of King José I of Portugal, who ruled from 1750 to 1777. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Portuguese colonies, particularly in Mozambique, which was an important port city and trading hub at the time. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other, symbolizing the connection between the colonies and the mother country. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Mozambique and Portuguese colonialism.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1755  739 - - - - - -

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