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½ Dobrão - João V
| Gold (.9167) | 26.9 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1727 |
| Value | 1 Dobra = 12800 Réis = 8 Escudos = 2 Peças (12 800) |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 26.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#360576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Chritus Military Order flanked
with 4 M's
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1725* *IN*HOC*SIGNO*VINCES
M M
M M
Engraver: António Mengin
Designer: Vieira Lusitano
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
In 1688 the price of the gold ant the silver rise 20%. There was no time to collect and cast the circulating coin. Therefore, by the Law 04AUG1688, the value of the silver and gold coins was also increased 20%. However, during ~150 years the coinage remains unchanged with the circulating coins having a value ~20% above the face value.Therefore, the real value of this coin is 12000 Réis, and not 10000 as shown on the face.
Interesting fact
The ½ Dobrão coin was minted during the reign of King João V of Portugal, who was known for his lavish spending and love of the arts. As a result, the coin features a beautifully detailed portrait of the king on one side, and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the Portuguese Empire at the time.
