40 Réis - João V (counterstamped 20 Réis) 1729-1749 front 40 Réis - João V (counterstamped 20 Réis) 1729-1749 back
40 Réis - João V (counterstamped 20 Réis) 1729-1749 photo
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40 Réis - João V counterstamped 20 Réis

 
Copper 14.34 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1729-1749
Value
40 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#130017
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Legend accompanying the border with the words: PECVNIA • TOTVM • CIRCVMIT • ORBEM
In the center, an armillary sphere

Script: Latin

Lettering: PECVNIA • TOTVM • CIRCVMIT • ORBEM

Translation: Money circulates around the world.

Edge

Plain

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