20 000 Réis - João V (Vila Rica) 1724-1727 front 20 000 Réis - João V (Vila Rica) 1724-1727 back
20 000 Réis - João V (Vila Rica) 1724-1727 photo
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20 000 Réis - João V Vila Rica

 
Gold (.917) 53.78 g 37.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1724-1727
Value
20 000 Réis (20 000)
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
53.78 g
Diameter
37.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17002
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Cross of the Military Order of Christ with four letters M in quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✤ IN ✤ HOC ✤ SIGNO ✤ VINCES ✤ . 1725 .
M M
M M

Translation: With this sign you shall conquer.

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Vila Rica mint, in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

20 000 Réis = 1 Dobrão (also known as 1 Dobrão of 5 Moedas)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20,000 Réis - João V (Vila Rica) 1724-1727 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 obverse of the coin features an image of King João V of Portugal, while the reverse bears the coat of arms of the Portuguese Empire. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the cultural and economic ties between Portugal and Brazil during the 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1724 MMMM - - - - - -
1725 MMMM - - - - - -
1726 MMMM - - - - - -
1727 MMMMM - - - - - -

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