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800 Réis - José I Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints
| Gold (.917) | 1.79 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I the Reformer (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1777 |
| Value | 800 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of José I, with an italic shield, asymmetrical ornaments, in baroque style.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
800 Réis = ½ EscudoKM 180.1 / Bentes 189: Bahia Mint; IOSEPHUS.
KM 180.2 / Bentes 190: Rio de Janeiro Mint; JOSEPHUS.
800 Réis B (KM 180.1 / Bentes 189) Variant:
+ 1764-B - Bentes 189.09 - "D" of DG is inverted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 800 Réis - José I coin is that it was minted in two different locations, the Bahia Mint and the Rio de Janeiro Mint, which is reflected in the coin's design. The obverse of the coin features the crowned arms of Portugal, while the reverse features the denomination "800 Réis" and the mint mark "B" for Bahia or "R" for Rio de Janeiro. This coin was issued during the reign of King José I of Portugal, who ruled from 1750 to 1777.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 R | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1768 B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 800 Réis - José I (Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Mints) 1752-1777 coin.
