© Miguel Costa
© Miguel Costa
320 Réis - João V Crown with 4 or 5 Arches; Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints
| Silver (.917) | 9.66 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1750 |
| Value | 320 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.66 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Edge
Plain
Comment
320 Réis = 1 PatacaKM 157.1 (Crown with 5 Arches; Rio de Janeiro Mint); Minted for general circulation:
Bentes 154.01 - Straight zodiac.
Bentes 154.02 - Curved zodiac.
Bentes 154.03 - Inverted reverse; Only 1 Piece Known.
Bentes 154.04 - _____
Bentes 154.05 - BRAS. D
Bentes 154.06 - BRA. D
KM 157.2 (Crown with 4 Arches; Lisbon Mint); Minted as provincial coin to circulate in State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão:
Bentes 153.01 - Struck as a provincial coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 320 Réis - João V coin is that it was minted in two different locations, Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro, which is reflected in the design of the coin. The crown on the obverse side of the coin features 4 arches for coins minted in Lisbon, and 5 arches for coins minted in Rio de Janeiro. This difference in design makes it possible for collectors to identify the mint location of a particular coin.
