5 Réis - José I (Bahia) 1762-1769 front 5 Réis - José I (Bahia) 1762-1769 back
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5 Réis - José I Bahia

 
Copper 3.58 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1762-1769
Value
5 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.58 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#126822
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

An armillary sphere, with B mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PECVNIA.TOTVM CIRCVMIT.ORBEM

Translation: Money circulates around the world.

Edge

Plain

Comment

+ 1762-B - Bentes 249.01: Appears with 36 or 38 pearls.
+ 1763-B - Bentes 249.02: Appears with 36 or 37 pearls.
+ 1764-B - Bentes 249.03: Appears with 37 or 38 pearls.
+ 1766-B - Bentes 249.04: Appears with 36 or 37 pearls.
+ 1767-B - Bentes 249.05: Appears with 37 or 39 pearls.
+ 1767-B - Bentes 249.06: Inverted axis at 180º (coin alignment); appears with 37 or 39 pearls.
+ 1768-B - Bentes 249.07: Appears with 37 or 38 pearls.
+ 1768-B - Bentes 249.08: Inverted axis at 180º (coin alignment); appears with 38 pearls.
+ 1769-B - Bentes 249.09: Appears with 38 or 39 pearls.
+ 1769-B - Bentes 249.10: Inverted axis at 180º (coin alignment); appears with 38 pearls.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Réis - José I (Bahia) 1762-1769 from Brazil made of Copper weighing 3.58 g 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, which were designed to standardize the currency in the Portuguese colonies. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Bahia on the other. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1766 B - - - - - -

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 (Bahia) 1762-1769 coin.