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640 Réis – Brazil

Series: 1748 Brazil circulation coins

Context

Years: 1748–1750

Issuer: Brazil

Period:

Ruler: John V

Currency:

(1654—1799)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 19.32 g

Silver weight: 17.72 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #158.1-158.

Numista: #17010

Value

Bullion value: $48.64

Obverse

Inscription:

IOANNES. V. D. G. PORT. REX. ET. BRAS

640

Script: Latin

Inscription:

SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.

Script: Latin

Reeded.

Name	Mark
Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda	—
Casa da Moeda do Brasil	R

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1748	R	—
1749	—	—
1749	R	—
1750	R	—

💎 Extremely Rare