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This type was struck between 1751 and 1777 in Rio de Janeiro and features the bust of José I, king of Portugal 1750-77. While the 6400 ''réis'' is relatively available, its fractions (3200 ''réis'', 1600 ''réis'' and 800 ''réis'') are much scarcer. This type was also struck in Bahia (KM 172.1) during this period. This coin was called the "joe" in English speaking countries. This specimen was lot 490 in Ponterio sale 145. | This type was struck between 1751 and 1777 in Rio de Janeiro and features the bust of José I, king of Portugal 1750-77. While the 6400 ''réis'' is relatively available, its fractions (3200 ''réis'', 1600 ''réis'' and 800 ''réis'') are much scarcer. This type was also struck in Bahia (KM 172.1) during this period. This coin was called the "joe" in English speaking countries. This specimen was lot 490 in Ponterio sale 145. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| + | * Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017. | ||
* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | ||
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* Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, ''Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed.,'' Rio de Janeiro, 1962. | * Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, ''Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed.,'' Rio de Janeiro, 1962. | ||
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| − | * [[Brazil 1766-B 6400 reis|1766-B | + | * [[Brazil 1766-B 6400 reis|1766-B 6,400 réis]] |
* [[Brazil 1770-R 600 reis|1770-R 600 réis]] | * [[Brazil 1770-R 600 reis|1770-R 600 réis]] | ||
| − | * [[Brazil 1770-B 6400 reis|1770-B | + | * [[Brazil 1770-B 6400 reis|1770-B 6,400 réis]] |
* [[Brazil 1771 1000 reis|1771 1000 réis]] | * [[Brazil 1771 1000 reis|1771 1000 réis]] | ||
* [[Brazil 1771 2000 reis|1771 2000 réis]] | * [[Brazil 1771 2000 reis|1771 2000 réis]] | ||
| − | * [[Brazil 1771-R 6400 reis|1771-R | + | * [[Brazil 1771-R 6400 reis|1771-R 6,400 réis]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1770]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1770]] | ||
* return to coins of [[Brazil]] | * return to coins of [[Brazil]] | ||
[[Category: Gold coins of South America]][[Category: Selections from Ponterio sale 145]] | [[Category: Gold coins of South America]][[Category: Selections from Ponterio sale 145]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:18, 2 January 2026
This type was struck between 1751 and 1777 in Rio de Janeiro and features the bust of José I, king of Portugal 1750-77. While the 6400 réis is relatively available, its fractions (3200 réis, 1600 réis and 800 réis) are much scarcer. This type was also struck in Bahia (KM 172.1) during this period. This coin was called the "joe" in English speaking countries. This specimen was lot 490 in Ponterio sale 145.
Spanish colonial 4 escudos of this period were 13.54 g, 0.917 fine gold, .399 troy oz AGW and traded for nearly the same value.
Recorded mintage: 365,000.
Specification: 14.34 g, 0.917 fine gold, .422 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 172.2, Friedberg 65.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Pimentel, Alvaro Mendes, Catálogo de Moedas Brasileiras de 1643 a 1962, 9a Ed., Rio de Janeiro, 1962.
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