6400 Réis - João V 1st Type of Shield; Bahia Mint

Features

Issuer Brazil
King John V the Magnanimous (1706-1750)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1727-1730
Value 6400 Réis
Currency Real (1654-1799)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 14.34 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
36119
References KM# 134,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Bentes# 110.01-110.04
Rodrigo Maldonado; 2023. Moedas Brasileiras Livro Oficial = Official Book of Brazilian coins (9th edition). Bentes Edizioni Numismatiche, Ischia, Italy.

Series: Serie of Shields

Obverse

Bust of João V facing right, date and mintmark B.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOANNES.V.D.G.PORT.ET.ALG.REX

B

Translation: João V, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Algarves.

Engraver: Antônio Mengin

Designer: Vieira Lusitano

Reverse

Coat of arms of João V topped by royal crown.

Edge

Reeded.

Mint

B Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)

Comments

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1727 B Bentes 110.01; Rare.
1728 B Bentes 110.02; Rare.
1729 B Bentes 110.03; Rare.
1730 B Bentes 110.04; Rare.

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