80 Réis - José I (Rio de Janeiro)
Brazil • 80 Réis • Silver (.917) • 1751
- Denomination
- 80 Réis
- Issuer
- Brazil
- Struck
- 1751
- Composition
- Silver (.917)
- Currency
- Real
- Weight
- 2.41 g
- Diameter
- 20 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 167 · Bentes 220 · AI Coins P238
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Where it came from
The 80 réis coin featuring King José I of Portugal was minted in Rio de Janeiro following the king's accession to the throne in 1750. As part of the colonial currency system, these coins were produced at the Rio Mint to facilitate commerce across the Portuguese Empire, reflecting the shift in administration as the crown sought to consolidate control over Brazilian gold production and regional trade networks.
The design follows the traditional numismatic standards of the era, showcasing the Portuguese coat of arms on the obverse and the denomination within a wreath or ornate border on the reverse. These pieces were struck in copper, serving as common low-denomination currency for daily transactions. The series was designed to project the authority of the Braganza dynasty across the Atlantic, circulating widely throughout the colonial territory until they were gradually supplanted by later reforms.
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