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40 Réis - João V Province of Minas Gerais; Crown with 4 Arches; Lisbon
1722 year| Copper | 14.34 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1722 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.34 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Value XL and flowers inside a wreath of tulips, and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1722
AES VSIBVS APTIVS AVRO
XL
Translation: Copper is better to use than Gold.
Edge
Plain
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_V_of_PortugalMinted in Lisbon to travel in the region of Minas Gerais. Only coin of face value "XL" coined by D. João V. The captaincy of Minas Gerais was created on 09/12/1720 from the split of the captaincy of São Paulo and Minas do Ouro. Its capital was Vila Rica (present Ouro Preto). On February 28, 1821, it became a province, present state of Minas Gerais, with the Proclamation of the Republic. Until then, the territory was a region and not a province.
Regional coin, of local circulation, minted in Lisbon, to circulate exclusively in the region of Minas Gerais.
Bentes 158.01 - Crown with hook; appears with 40, 41, 42, 44 or 45 tulips.
Bentes 158.02 - Crown without hook; appears with 40, 41, 42, 44 or 45 tulips.
Bentes 158.03 - Reverse inverted; appears with 41 tulips; Rare.
Interesting fact
The 40 Réis coin from Brazil, issued in 1722 during the reign of King João V, features a unique design element - a crown with four arches. This design was specific to the Province of Minas Gerais and was used to symbolize the rich mineral resources of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 | 190916 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Réis - João V (Province of Minas Gerais; Crown with 4 Arches; Lisbon) 1722 coin.
