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640 Réis - John, Prince Regent Countermarked 600 Réis of Province of Minas Gerais, Joseph I, Rio de Janeiro Mint, KM#187 and KM#194 ND
1809 year| Silver (.917) | 18.11 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Regent | John VI the Clement (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 640 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 18.11 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with legend around and R mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ· SIGN. NATA STAB.
Unabridged legend: SVBQUO SIGNO NATA STABILI
Translation: Under that sign was born and will remain.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
KM#300 / Bentes#319 (Countermaked KM#187 / Bentes#199) First Type (Curved Zones) Variants:- 1754-R Bentes#319.02: Sphere without Axis.
KM#300 / Bentes#320 (Countermaked KM#194 / Bentes#200) SecondType (Straight Zones) Variants:
- 1774-R Bentes#320.04: "NN" inverted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the initials "J.P.R." which stands for "John, Prince Regent" in Portuguese, indicating that it was issued during the regency period of John VI of Portugal, who ruled Brazil and Portugal from 1807 to 1822.
