coin; reis (twenty)

Production date
1753
 Description
A twenty reis coin from Portugal. Circular coin on the obverse is a navigational globe and on the reverse is an image of a crown and three flowers. Embossed on the obverse is "IOSEPHUS I.D.G.REX. P ET D GUINEAE XX 1753 " and on the reverse is "CIRCVMIT ORBEM PECVNIA TOTUM". Associated with the reign of King Joseph I.
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Department
Object
Production date
1753
Signature & date
embossing;obverse:"IOSEPHUS I.D.G.REX. P ET D GUINEAE XX 1753 "
embossing:reverse:"CIRCVMIT ORBEM PECVNIA TOTUM"
Associated date
1753
Associated place
Portugal
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.6cm (Dia 1 7/16")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-044-156

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