20 Réis - João V Province of Minas Gerais, Crown with 4 Arches, Lisbon Mint

Issuer Brazil
Year 1722
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 20 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.17 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#110, Bentes#162.01-162.02
Obverse description Crowned portuguese arms flanked by flowers.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOANNES.V·D.G.P.ET·BRASIL·REX
(Translation: João V, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
Reverse description Value XX and flowers inside a wreath of tulips, and date.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1722 AES VSIBVS APTIVS AVRO XX
(Translation: Copper is better to use than Gold.)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1722 - Bentes 162.01-162.02 (See Comments). - 229 475
Numisquare ID 4606770260
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