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640 Réis - José I Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints
| Silver (.917) | 19.32 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1758 |
| Value | 640 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 19.32 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with or without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
640 Réis = 2 PatacasKM 170.1 / Bentes 196: Rio de Janeiro Mint, with mintmark; JOSEPHUS / SVBQ .
KM 170.1 / Bentes 197: Rio de Janeiro Mint, without mintmark; JOSEPHUS / SVBQ .
KM 170.2 / Bentes 191: Lisbon Mint, 1st Type; IOSEPHUS / SVBQ .
KM 170.3 / Bentes 194: Bahia Mint, 1st Type; IOSEPHUS / SVBQ .
KM 170.4 / Bentes 195: Bahia Mint, 3rd Type; JOSEPHUS / SVBQ .
KM 170.1 / Bentes 196 Variants:
+ 1751-R - Bentes 196.01 - P REX ET BRAS D
+ 1751-R - Bentes 196.02 - PORT REX ET BRA D
+ 1751-R - Bentes 196.03 - PORT REX ET BRAS D
+ 1752-R - Bentes 196.04 - PORT. REX. E. BRAS. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 196.05 - E. BRA. D.
+ 1755-R - Bentes 196.06 - E. BRA. D.
All dates combine JOSEPHUS and SVBQ.
KM 170.1 / Bentes 197 Variant:
+ 1755 - Bentes 197.01 - Without mintmark R.
It only exists with the JOSEPHUS and SVBQ combination .
KM 170.2 / Bentes 191 Variants:
+ 1752 - Bentes 191.01 - Oblique flowers.
+ 1756 - Bentes 191.02 - Crown with Lining.
+ 1756 - Bentes 191.03 - Crown without Lining.
For the dates 1752 and 1756, only the IOSEPHUS / SVBQ legend exists. The date 1756 features two variants of the crown, with or without lining.
KM 170.3 / Bentes 194 Variants:
+ 1757-B - Bentes 194.01 - IOSEPHUS / SVBQ
+ 1758-B - Bentes 194.02 - IOSEPHUS / SVBQ
In the 640 Reis of the Mint of Bahia, in the reverse legend, there is no SUBQ variant.
KM 170.4 / Bentes 195 Variants:
+ 1758-B - Bentes 195.01 - JOSEPHUS / SVBQ
In the 640 Reis of the Mint of Bahia, in the reverse legend, there is no SUBQ variant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 640 Réis - José I (Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints) 1751-1758 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the Brazilian economy and stabilize the currency, which had been suffering from inflation and devaluation. The coin's design, featuring José I on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, reflects the country's colonial ties to Portugal and its emerging sense of national identity. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
