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640 Réis – Brazil

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1818 Brazil circulation coins

Context

Years: 1818–1822

Issuer: Brazil

Period:

Ruler: John VI

Currency:

(1799—1942)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 389,191

Material

Weight: 17.92 g

Silver weight: 16.43 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #325

Numista: #36218

Value

Bullion value: $45.12

Obverse

Inscription:

JOANNES·VI·D·G·PORT·BRAS·ET·ALG·REX·

640

1818

R

Translation:

John VI, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves

640

1818

R

Script: Latin

Languages: Portuguese, Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

SUBQ· SIGN. NATA STAB.

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Bahia	B
Vila Rica	M
Casa da Moeda do Brasil	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1818	M	—
1818	R	13,218
1819	R	17,718
1820	R	20,267
1821	B	7,664
1821	R	329,759
1822	R	565

Series: 1818 Brazil circulation coins

⭐ Rare