80 Réis - José I (Rio de Janeiro) 1751 front 80 Réis - José I (Rio de Janeiro) 1751 back
80 Réis - José I (Rio de Janeiro) 1751 photo
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80 Réis - José I Rio de Janeiro

1751 year
Silver (.917) 2.41 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1751
Value
80 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
2.41 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#147352
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, with R mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.

Translation:
SVBQUO SIGNO NATA STABILI
(Under this sign it was born and will remain)

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

80 Réis = 4 Vinténs

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 80 Réis - José I (Rio de Janeiro) 1751 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during the reign of King José I, who was the first king of Portugal to rule Brazil as a separate kingdom, rather than a colony. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate his reign and the establishment of the Kingdom of Brazil.