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4000 Réis - João V Rio de Janeiro Mint
| Issuer | Casa da Moeda do Brasil |
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| Year | 1707-1727 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the crowned Portuguese royal arms, a quartered shield bearing the quinas (five escutcheons charged with bezants) and the castle bordure, surmounted by an elaborate royal crown with cross finial. The denomination numeral '4000' appears in the left field, flanked by four quatrefoil floral ornaments positioned to the right of the shield. A circular legend runs along the periphery, separated from the central device by a beaded inner border, with dot stops between each word. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOANNES.V.D.G.REX.PORT.ET.ALG.REX *4000* (Translation: João V, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Algarves.) |
| Reverse description | Central field features a large cross of the Order of Christ, ornamented with fleurs-de-lis at each terminal. Four mint-mark letters 'R' are arranged diagonally in the angles of the cross. The date appears divided within the field flanking the upper arms of the cross. A circular legend in Latin surrounds the entire design, separated by a beaded inner border, with dot stops between words. |
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