coin; reis (ten)

Production date
Circa 1760
 Description
A ten reis coin from Portugal. Circular coin on the obverse is an image of a crowned shied flared out at upper corners and on the reverse is an image of a wreath. Embossed on the obverse is "JOSEPHUS I.DEI. GRATIA " and on the reverse is "PORTUGALIAE ALGARIORUM REX 176(?)". Associated with the reign of King Joseph I.
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Department
Object
Production date
Circa 1760
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"JOSEPHUS I.DEI. GRATIA "
embossing;reverse:"PORTUGALIAE ALGARIORUM REX 176(?)"
Associated date
Circa 1760
Associated place
Portugal
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.3cm (Dia 1 5/16")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-044-157

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