Obverse © Mário Matos
Obverse © Mário Matos
5 Réis - José I
| Copper | 3.58 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1757 |
| Value | 5 Réis |
| Currency | Real (18th century-1914) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECVNIA·TOTVM·CIRCUMIT·ORBEM
Translation: Money circulates around the world.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gomes 2013: Jo 01.01 to 01.04+ 1752 - Bentes 248.01 - GUIN.; appears with 38 pearls.
+ 1753 - Bentes 248.02 - GUIN. or GVIN.; appears with 35, 37, 38, 39, 41 or 42 pearls.
+ 1753 - Bentes 248.03 - GUIN; wihtout dot at end of legend.
+ 1754 - Bentes 248.04 - GUN; appears with 34 pearls.
Interesting fact
The 5 Réis coin from Angola, issued during the reign of José I (1752-1757), was made of copper and weighed 3.58 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was an important part of the Angolan economy during the 18th century, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was also used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colonies in Africa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1753 | 232308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Réis - José I 1752-1757 coin.
