© A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
3 Réis - João V
| Copper | 4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1712-1721 |
| Value | 3 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: *1714*VTILITATI*PVBLICÆ*
Edge
Plain
Comment
Decree 14DEC1707The reference comes from the ornaments around "JV"
Interesting fact
The 3 Réis coin from João V's reign (1712-1721) was the first coin to feature the portrait of a Portuguese king. Prior to this, Portuguese coins had featured the royal coat of arms or other symbols, but not a personal portrait of the monarch. This change in design was a significant departure from tradition and reflected the growing influence of European artistic trends at the time.
