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40 Réis - João VI Rio de Janeiro
1820 year| Copper | 6.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| King | John VI the Clement (1816-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1706-1910) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#43859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Shield within globe
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECUNIA.TOTUM__CIRCUMIT.ORBEM
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gomes 2013: J6 02.01 to 02.03 (Three coins)This coin was struck at Rio de Janeiro/Brasil and intended to São Tomé & Principe.
By mistake they were discharged at Mozambique and put there in circulation.
Some of this coins have a countermark "20" and belong to Brasilian coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Réis - João VI (Rio de Janeiro) 1820 coin from Mozambique is that it was minted during the time of Portuguese colonial rule in Mozambique, which lasted from 1797 to 1975. The coin features the image of King João VI of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. It was made of copper and weighs 6.2 grams. Despite being minted in Mozambique, the coin was not used as a form of currency in the country, but rather as a token of allegiance to the Portuguese crown. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of African numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Réis - João VI (Rio de Janeiro) 1820 coin.
