© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Escudo - João V Lisboa, Bahia, Rio and Minas mints
| Gold (.917) | 3.575 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | John V (João V) (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1842 |
| Value | 1600 Reis = 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Real (1517-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.575 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Edge
Rope shaped
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Escudo - João V (Lisboa, Bahia, Rio and Minas mints) 1722-1842 from Portugal made of Gold (.917) weighing 3.575 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Portuguese colonial era in Brazil. The coin was minted in four different locations: Lisboa (Lisbon), Bahia (Salvador), Rio (Rio de Janeiro), and Minas (Minas Gerais), which were all important centers of trade and commerce at the time. The coin's design features the image of King João V on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Portuguese colonialism in Brazil.
