10 Réis - Joao V (Lisbon) 1715-1749 front 10 Réis - Joao V (Lisbon) 1715-1749 back
10 Réis - Joao V (Lisbon) 1715-1749 photo
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10 Réis - Joao V Lisbon

 
Copper 7.64 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Angola
King
John V (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1749
Value
10 Réis
Currency
Real (18th century-1914)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.64 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#351082
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Armillary globe (without workshop letter)Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM.CIRCUMIT.ORBEM

Edge

Plain

Comment

These coins were minted for Brazil. It appears however that the dates 1715, 1718, 1719, 1720, 1735, 1736, 1746 and 1749 may have circulated in Angola despite never having been found there. Only by tradition do we keep them cataloged here.

Interesting fact

The 10 Réis coin from Angola, minted during the reign of King Joao V (1715-1749), was made of copper and weighed 7.64 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of the currency system in Angola during the 18th century, and it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture.