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½ Escudo - João V Lisboa, Bahia, Rio and Minas mints
| Gold (.9167) | 1.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1750 |
| Value | 800 Reis = ½ Escudo |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo coin from Portugal is that it was minted in four different locations: Lisboa, Bahia, Rio, and Minas. This is indicated by the letters "L", "B", "R", and "M" on the coin, which represent the respective mints. This coin was minted during the reign of King João V, who ruled Portugal from 1706 to 1750.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - João V (Lisboa, Bahia, Rio and Minas mints) 1722-1750 coin.
