5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V; gold) 2012 front 5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V; gold) 2012 back
5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V; gold) 2012 photo
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5 Euros Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V; gold

2012 year
Gold (.999) 15.55 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#70858
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Sideways bust of John V looking right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOANNES.V. D.G. PORT.ET.ALG.REX.
1722.L.

Engraver: Rui Vasquez

Edge

Arrow like inscriptions

Comment

This coin is part of a series of 8 famous coins celebrating Portuguese Numismatic treasures which travelled the world at their time of issuance and usage. They were issued together with copper-nickel versions . Their design is a modern day take on their original design combining their original design and modern day adaptations. The coins are not supposed to be seen as copies and are not copies. They are cleary only tastefully inspired by the design of the original coins.

Interesting fact

The Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V; gold coin, minted in 2012, is a non-circulating coin from Portugal made of gold (.999) and weighs 15.55 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design is inspired by the famous "Peça de D. João V" gold coin, which was first minted in 1724 during the reign of King John V of Portugal. The modern version of the coin is a nod to the rich numismatic history of Portugal and serves as a unique collector's item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 INCM 2497 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V; gold) 2012 coin.