320 Réis - José I Heavy Type - Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon Mints

Features

Issuer	Brazil
King	Joseph I (José I) (1750-1777)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1751-1758
Value	320 Réis
Currency	Real (1654-1799)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	9.66 g
Diameter	30 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 17038
References	KM# 169 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Bentes# 205; 201; 204 Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9^th Edition). Bentes, MBA Editores, Ischia, Italy.

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Obverse

Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 and two flowers, and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOSEPHUS·I·D·G·PORT·REX·ET·BRAS·D
17 57
·320·

Translation: José, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil.

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.

Mints

	Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda, Lisbon, Portugal
B	Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
R	Mint of Brazil (Casa da Moeda do Brasil), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)

Comments

320 Réis = 1 Pataca

KM 169.1 / Bentes 205: Rio de Janeiro Mint
KM 169.2 / Bentes 201: Lisbon Mint
KM 169.3 / Bentes 204: Bahia Mint

KM 169.1 / Bentes 205 Variants:
+ 1751-R - Bentes 205.01 - P. REX. E. BRAS. D.
+ 1751-R - Bentes 205.02 - P. REX. E. BRASI. D.
+ 1751-R - Bentes 205.03 - PORT. REX. E. BR. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.04 - PORT. REX. E. BRA. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.05 - P. REX. E. BRAS. D.
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.06 - P. REX. E. BRAS. D.; JOSEP II US
+ 1753-R - Bentes 205.07 - P. REX. E. BRASIL. D.
+ 1755-R - Bentes 205.08 - PORT. REX. E. BR. D.

KM 169.2 / Bentes 201 Variants:
+ 1752 - Bentes 201.01 - Horizontal axis at 270º.
+ 1756 - Bentes 201.02 - BRAS. D.

KM 169.3 / Bentes 204 Variants:
+ 1757-B - Bentes 204.01 - JOSEPHUS
+ 1758-B - Bentes 204.02 - JOSEPHUS
+ 1758-B - Bentes 204.03 - JOSEPHUS; Overdate 1757.

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Date	VF		Frequency
Undetermined
1751 R		KM#169.1; Bentes 205.01-205.03 (See Comments).	60%
1752		KM#169.2; Bentes 201.01 (See Comments)	5%
1753 R		KM#169.1; Bentes 205.04-205.07 (See Comments).	33%
1755 R		KM#169.1; Bentes 205.08 (See Comments).	4%
1756	$ 82	KM#169.2; Bentes 201.02 (See Comments)	31%
1757 B		KM#169.3; Bentes 204.01 (See Comments)	5%
1758 B		KM#169.3; Bentes 204.02-204.03 (See Comments)	18%

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Actual silver weight: 0.285 oz

Current silver price: 68.18 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216 Lot 99188	1 Aug 2021	1751 R – KM#169.1; Bentes 205.01-205.03 (See Comments).	VF	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 30046	6 May 2021	1752 – KM#169.2; Bentes 201.01 (See Comments)	VF (NGC VF Details (Cleaned))	USD 750.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216 Lot 99033	1 Aug 2021	1756 – KM#169.2; Bentes 201.02 (See Comments)	AU (NGC AU50)	USD 456.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 December 6 A Special Collection of Brazilian Coins, Part II Special Monthly Online Auction 61181 Lot 97125	6 Dec 2020	1756 – KM#169.2; Bentes 201.02 (See Comments)	XF	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 August 18 Spotlight: Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese Colonies Featuring Selections from The Legado Collection Showcase Auction 61398 Lot 25188	18 Aug 2024	1756 – KM#169.2; Bentes 201.02 (See Comments)	VF (NGC VF30)	USD 134.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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