Gold Bar - João VI (Casa de Fundição de Sabará) 1817-1819 front Gold Bar - João VI (Casa de Fundição de Sabará) 1817-1819 back
Gold Bar - João VI (Casa de Fundição de Sabará) 1817-1819 photo
© INCM

Gold Bar - João VI Casa de Fundição de Sabará

 
Gold (.917) (Paladin Gold) 151.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
John VI the Clement (1816-1822)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1817-1819
Value
75 000 Réis (75 000)
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Gold (.917) (Paladin Gold)
Weight
151.73 g
Size
72 × 16 mm
Thickness
20 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Cast (Each bar has the wheigt)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#342047
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Armilar sphere

Comment

The above pict is the lot 6126 from INCM (Lisboa Mint House Museum)
Each bar is numbered and weighted. A receipt with the same number is given to the owner of the gold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gold Bar - João VI (Casa de Fundição de Sabará) 1817-1819 from Brazil is that it was minted during the time of King João VI of Portugal, who ruled Brazil as a separate kingdom from 1815 to 1822. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Brazilian numismatic history, with a limited mintage of only 15,000 pieces. Its unique design features the profile of King João VI on one side and the Brazilian coat of arms on the other, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.