640 Réis - Pedro II Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint

Features

Issuer Brazil
King Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1695-1698
Value 640 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 19.32 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16885
References KM# 84,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Bentes# 74.01-74.10
Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9th edition). Bentes Edizioni Numismatiche, Ischia, Italy.

Obverse

Royal shield, crown, value 640, date and 3 flowers.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PETRVS·II·D·G·PORT·REX·ET·BRAS·D·
1695/1698
640

Translation: Pedro II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Lord of Brazil

Engraver: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Designer: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Reverse

An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.

Translation: Born under a steady sign.

Engraver: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Designer: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Edge

Reeded.

Mint

Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)

Comments

Narrow crown on coat of arms.

640 Réis = 2 Patacas.

Bentes 74.01 - BRAS. D
Bentes 74.02 - Inverted reverse.
Bentes 74.03 - BRAS. D
Bentes 74.04 - BRAS. DN
Bentes 74.05 - Idem; overdate 1695.
Bentes 74.06 - BRAS. D
Bentes 74.07 - Idem; overdate 1696.
Bentes 74.08 - BRAS. DN
Bentes 74.09 - Idem; overdate 1696.
Bentes 74.10 - BRAS. DN

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1695  Photo $ 65 46% Bentes 74.01-74.02 (See Comments).
1696  Photo 49% Bentes 74.03-74.05 (See Comments).
1697  Photo 12% Bentes 74.06-74.09 (See Comments).
1698  15% Bentes 74.10 (See Comments).

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2020 December 6 A Special Collection of Brazilian Coins, Part II Special Monthly Online Auction 61181
Lot 97009
Internet Archive
6 Dec 2020 1695 – Bentes 74.01-74.02 (See Comments). AU
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 3 Spotlight: Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61382
Lot 25007
Internet Archive
3 Mar 2024 1695 – Bentes 74.01-74.02 (See Comments). XF
(NGC XF Details (Cleaned))
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232306
Lot 62292
Internet Archive
2 Feb 2023 1695 – Bentes 74.01-74.02 (See Comments). VF
(NGC VF25)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216
Lot 99018
Internet Archive
1 Aug 2021 1696 – Bentes 74.03-74.05 (See Comments). VF
(NGC VF25)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2020 December 6 A Special Collection of Brazilian Coins, Part II Special Monthly Online Auction 61181
Lot 97127
Internet Archive
6 Dec 2020 1697 – Bentes 74.06-74.09 (See Comments). XF
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)Picture 1 of a sold 640 Réis - Pedro II (Narrow Crown; Bahia Mint)
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 1 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins, Part III Showcase Auction 61216
Lot 99019
Internet Archive
1 Aug 2021 1697 – Bentes 74.06-74.09 (See Comments). VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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