6400 Réis - João V (2nd Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1731-1750 front 6400 Réis - João V (2nd Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1731-1750 back
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6400 Réis - João V 2nd Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro

 
Gold (.917) 14.34 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1731-1750
Value
6400 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
14.34 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17006
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Coat of arms of João V topped by royal crown.

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

6400 Réis = 1 Peça (also known as 1 Dobra of 4 Escudos)

 Overdates variants:
+ 1733-R - Bentes 116.04 - Overdate 1727; Extremely Rare, Only 1 Piece Known.
+ 1734-R - Bentes 116.06 - Overdate 1733.
+ 1735-R - Bentes 116.08 - Overdate 1733.
+ 1735-R - Bentes 116.09 - Overdate 1734.
+ 1736-R - Bentes 116.11 - Overdate 1735.
+ 1737-R - Bentes 116.13 - Overdate 1736.
+ 1740-R - Bentes 116.17 - Overdate 1739.
+ 1745-R - Bentes 116.23 - Overdate 1743.
+ 1750-R - Bentes 116.29 - Overdate 1741.

 The date 1733-R is rare and only appears without a dot at the end of the legend. The dates 1739, 1740, 1741, 1742, 1743, 1745, 1746, 1747, 1748 and 1750 have variants with and without a dot at the end of the legend.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6400 Réis - João V (2nd Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1731-1750 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during the reign of King João V, who was known for his lavish spending and love of luxury. This is reflected in the coin's high gold content, which was unusual for a circulating coin at the time. The coin's design, featuring a shield with the Portuguese coat of arms, also reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1735 R 411137 - - - - - -
1737 R 572743 - - - - - -
1738 R 287669 - - - - - -
1739 R 526642 - - - - - -
1740 R 482159 - - - - - -
1741 R 470214 - - - - - -
1742 R 484247 - - - - - -
1743 R 318984 - - - - - -
1744 R 548840 - - - - - -
1745 R 495203 - - - - - -
1746 R 657144 - - - - - -
1747 R 324171 - - - - - -
1748 R 520794 - - - - - -
1749 R - - - - - -
1750 R 601209 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6400 Réis - João V (2nd Type of Shield; Rio de Janeiro) 1731-1750 coin.