3200 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1729 front 3200 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1729 back
3200 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1729 photo
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3200 Réis - João V 1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro

 
Gold 7.17 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1727-1729
Value
3200 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.17 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315845
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of João V topped by royal crown.

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

3200 Réis = ½ Peça (also known as 1 Dobra of 2 Escudos)

These coins are extremely hard to find, some very rare. In the coins of the Mint of Rio de Janeiro, they are presented with 2 types of shield (1st Oval and 2nd Italic).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3200 Réis - João V (1st Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1727-1729 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 Portuguese coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in Brazil during this time period and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.