½ Peça - João V (Lisboa) 1722 front ½ Peça - João V (Lisboa) 1722 back
½ Peça - João V (Lisboa) 1722 photo
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½ Peça - João V Lisboa

1722 year
Gold (.917) 7.15 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
King
John V (João V) (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1722
Value
½ Peça = 3200 Reis = 2 Escudos
Currency
Real (1517-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
7.15 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#345648
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms in cartouche

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN. HOC. SIGNO. VINCES.

Edge

Rope shaped

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Peça - João V (Lisboa) 1722 coin from Portugal is that it was minted during the reign of King John V, who was known for his extensive reforms in the country, including the introduction of a new currency system. This coin, made of gold (.917) and weighing 7.15g, was part of that new currency system and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.