6400 Réis - João V (4th Type of Shield; Bahia) 1732-1750 front 6400 Réis - João V (4th Type of Shield; Bahia) 1732-1750 back
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6400 Réis - João V 4th Type of Shield; Bahia

 
Gold (.917) 14.34 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1732-1750
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#17007
Rarity index
93%

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)

 There is also a coin minted in 1733-B, it is extremely rare and only has 1 Piece Known.
+1733-B - Bentes 113.02

 6400 Réis B Variants:
+ 1735-B - Bentes 113.05 - Legend without dots.
+ 1739-B - Bentes 113.10 - Overdate 1737.
+ 1740-B - Bentes 113.12 - Overdate 1739.
+ 1749-B - Bentes 113.22 - Overdate 1747.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6400 Réis - João V (4th Type of Shield; Bahia) 1732-1750 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was issued during the reign of King João V of Portugal, who ruled Brazil as a Portuguese colony. The coin's design features the Portuguese shield and the inscription "JOAN V DEI GRATIA" (Joan V, by the grace of God), reflecting the colonial relationship between Portugal and Brazil. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1743 B - - - - - -
1746 B - - - - - -
1747 B - - - - - -
1748 B - - - - - -
1750 B - - - - - -

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 (4th Type of Shield; Bahia) 1732-1750 coin.