2000 Réis - João V (Bahia) 1714-1725 front 2000 Réis - João V (Bahia) 1714-1725 back
2000 Réis - João V (Bahia) 1714-1725 photo
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2000 Réis - João V Bahia

 
Gold (.917) 5.37 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1714-1725
Value
2000 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
5.37 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36117
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Cross of the Order of Christ flanked by four letters B and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN.HOC.SIGNO.VINCES

BBBB

Translation: With this Sign you will Win.

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

2000 Réis = ½ Moeda

 Doubtful existence of 2000 Réis 1718-B:
The known coins from Bahia dated 1718-BBBB, including overdate variants, appear to be counterfeit. No coins were minted on this date in the Mint of Bahia or Mint of Rio de Janeiro.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2000 Réis - João V (Bahia) 1714-1725 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 and valuable piece of Brazilian numismatic history, with a gold content of 91.7% and a weight of 5.37 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1715 BBBB - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Réis - João V (Bahia) 1714-1725 coin.