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12800 Réis - João V 3rd Type of Shield; Bahia
1730 year| Gold (.917) | 28.68 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 12 800 Réis (12 800) |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of João V topped by royal crown.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
12800 Réis = 1 Dobra of 8 EscudosCoin of the highest rarity; only 11 pieces are known. (Catalog Rodrigo Maldonado; 2020-2021. Bentes, Official Guide to Brazilian Coins (7th edition) pag. 168)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12800 Réis - João V (3rd Type of Shield; Bahia) 1730 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time when Brazil was still a Portuguese colony, and the coin features the image of King João V of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of Bahia on the other. This coin is a rare example of a colonial-era coin that was minted in Brazil and features a blend of Portuguese and Brazilian symbols.
