© Heron S.S.
© Heron S.S.
160 Réis - João V Crown with 4 or 5 Arches; Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints
| Silver (.917) | 4.83 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1750 |
| Value | 160 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Plain
Comment
160 Réis = ½ PatacaKM 156.1-156.4 (Crown with 5 Arches; Rio de Janeiro Mint); Minted for general circulation:
Bentes 156.01; KM#156.2 - Oval sphere.
Bentes 156.02; KM#156.1 - Round sphere.
Bentes 156.03; KM#156.2 - REX.ET.BRAS.D.
Bentes 156.04; KM#156.2 - REX.E.BRAS.D.
Bentes 156.05; KM#156.3 - Small sphere.
Bentes 156.06; KM#156.4 - Big sphere.
KM 156.5 (Crown with 4 Arches; Lisbon Mint); Minted as provincial coin to circulate in State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão:
Bentes 155.01 - Struck as a provincial coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 160 Réis - João V coin is that it was minted in two different locations, Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro, which is reflected in the design of the coin. The crown on the obverse side of the coin features 4 or 5 arches, depending on the mint location, with the Lisbon mint featuring 4 arches and the Rio de Janeiro mint featuring 5 arches. This unique feature allows collectors to distinguish between the two mint locations and adds to the coin's historical significance.
