Brazil 640 Réis - João V, 1748 – 1750
Crown with 5 Arches; Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
640 Réis - João V
Year
1748 – 1750
Ruler
John V (João V)
(1706–1750)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
19.32
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
640 Réis - João V from Brazil. Issued from 1748 to 1750. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 37 mm and weighs 19.32 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 640 and three flowers, and date. (João V, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
- Reverse
- An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross. (Born under a steady sign.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 R | — | Bentes 152.04; KM#158.2 (Rio de Janeiro; "IOANNES"); (See Comments). | ||
| 1750 R | — | Bentes 152.04; KM#158.2 (Rio de Janeiro; "IOANNES"); (See Comments). | ||
| 1749 | — | Bentes 151.01; KM#158.3 (Struck on Lisbon for Grão-Pará and Maranhão); (See Comments). | ||
| 1749 R | — | Bentes 152.03; KM#158.2 (Rio de Janeiro; "IOANNES"); (See Comments). | ||
| 1748 R | — | Bentes 152.01; KM#158.1 (Rio de Janeiro; "JOHANNES"); (See Comments). | ||
| 1748 R | — | Bentes 152.02; KM#158.2 (Rio de Janeiro; "IOANNES"); (See Comments). |
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