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5 Réis - João V State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão; Lisbon
1749 year| Copper | 3.58 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1749 |
| Value | 5 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere, without mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PECVNIA·TOTVM CIRCVMIT·ORBEM
Translation: Money Circulates Worldwide.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted in Lisbon, Portugal, as a provincial coin to circulate in the State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão.The circle of pearls appears with 38, 39 or 40 pearls.
Interesting fact
The 5 Réis coin from Brazil, issued during the reign of João V in 1749, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from that era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the 5 Réis coin was made of a more accessible and affordable material, reflecting the economic conditions of the time. This choice of material also made the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear, which was important for a coin that was meant to be used in everyday transactions.