12 800 Réis - João V Vila Rica Mint

€17,004.00
IssuerBrazil
Year1727-1733
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value12 800 Réis (12 800)
CurrencyReal (1654-1799)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight28.68 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Antônio Mengin
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#139, Bentes#105.01-105.16
Obverse descriptionBust of Emperor John V of Brazil facing right, with long hair, wearing wreath.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES . V . D . G . PORT . ET . ALG . REX · M · · 1732 ·
(Translation: John V, by the grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarves.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Emperor John V of Brazil on ornate cartouche with scrolls and ribbons, topped by royal crown.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeReeded.
MintM
Vila Rica, modern-day Ouro
Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil (1724-1735, 1818-1828)
Mintage1727 M - Bentes 105.01; 105.02 (See Comments). -
1728 M - Bentes 105.03; 105.04; 105.05 (See Comments). -
1729 M - Bentes 105.06; 105.07 (See Comments). -
1730 M - Bentes 105.08; 105.09 (See Comments). -
1731 M - Bentes 105.10; 105.11; 105.12 (See Comments). -
1732 M - Bentes 105.13; 105.14 (See Comments). -
1733 M - Bentes 105.15; 105.16 (See Comments). -
Catalog ID8663644150
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