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40 Réis - João VI
| Issuer | Casa da Moeda do Brasil |
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| Year | 1818-1823 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Roman numeral denomination XL (40) flanked on each side by a small four-petalled rosette, surmounted by a royal crown. The date appears below the denomination, with the mint mark beneath it, all flanked by additional small rosettes. A circular Latin legend encircles the entire design within a beaded inner border. |
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| Obverse lettering | JOANNES VI D.G. PORT. BRAS. ALG. REX |
| Reverse description | The Portuguese royal arms, depicting the quartered shield of Portugal surmounted by a royal crown, are superimposed upon a terrestrial globe resting on a foliate base, symbolising the overseas dominions of the Crown. The entire armorial composition is encircled by a Latin legend within a beaded border, referencing the monetary purpose of the coinage. |
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