1600 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1730 front 1600 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1730 back
1600 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1730 photo
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1600 Réis - João V 1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro

 
Gold (.917) 3.58 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1727-1730
Value
1600 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.58 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315773
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of João V topped by royal crown.

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

1600 Réis = 1 Escudo

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1600 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1730 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time when Brazil was still a Portuguese colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The coin features the shield of the Kingdom of Portugal on one side and the image of King João V on the other, highlighting the colonial connection between Portugal and Brazil.