4000 Réis - John, Prince Regent Rio de Janeiro Mint, Small Crown, Special Serie
| Uitgever | Brazil |
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| Jaar | 1816 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 4000 Réis |
| Valuta | Real (1799-1942) |
| Samenstelling | Gold (.917) |
| Gewicht | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#312, Bentes#316 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Portuguese national shield surmounted by the Royal Crown in center, flanked by value to the left and three vertical florets to the right. Surrounded by legend. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
JOANNES · D · G · PORT · BRAS · ET · ALG · · 4000 · · * * * · (Translation: John, by the Grace of God / Portugal, Brazil and Algarve [John, by the Grace of God, Prince Regent of Portugal, Brazil and Algarve in the Year 1816]) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | St. George Cross in center within ornaments and pearl necklace, surrounded by legend and date. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
· PRINCEPS · REGENS · ANNO · * · 1816 · * · (Translation: Prince Regent in the Year of 1816. [John, by the Grace of God, Prince Regent of Portugal, Brazil and Algarve in the Year 1816]) |
| Rand | Reeded. |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1816 - KM 312; Bentes 316 - Special Serie - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1791926920 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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Historical Context: This 4000 Réis gold coin, minted in Rio de Janeiro in 1816, signifies a pivotal era under John, Prince Regent. Having moved the Portuguese court to Brazil in 1808 due to Napoleonic invasion, John transformed Rio into the de facto capital of the Portuguese Empire. By 18