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2000 Réis - João V State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão; Lisbon
1749 year| Gold (.917) | 4.08 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1749 |
| Value | 2000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET BRASILIAE DOMINVS ANNO 1749
Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year 1749.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Minted in Lisbon, Portugal, as a provincial coin to circulate in the State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão.2000 Réis = ½ Moeda
Coins minted in Lisbon, Portugal, to circulate in the State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão. They are smaller in weight and diameter than the other 2000 Réis coins minted in Brazil.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2000 Réis - João V coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country's history. The coin was issued in 1749, just a few years after the Portuguese colonization of Brazil began to take hold, and it features the image of King João V, who ruled Portugal during this time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Brazilian history, and it serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão; Lisbon) 1749 coin.
