40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis) Coin

40 Réis - José I (Countermarked 20 Réis)

Country: Brazil
Denomination: 40 Réis (40)
Year: 1761
Material: Copper
Weight: 14.34 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 35 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: brazil

Description:

Obverse

Legend bypassing the border with the words JOSEPHUS.I.D.G.P.ET.BRASILIÆ.REX.

Below the circle legend of pearls.

Crown that surpasses in height the circle of pearls.

Below the crown, the value, which is superimposed by the shield counter.

The superimposed value is flanked by finials.

Below the value the date of 1761 between points.

Reverse

Legend bypassing the border with the words PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM.

In the center an armillary sphere with the letter B in center.

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