Brazil 20 Réis - João V, 1722

Province of Minas Gerais; Crown with 4 Arches; Lisbon Mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Real (1654 – 1799)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Réis - João V
Year 1722
Ruler John V (João V) (1706–1750)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 7.17
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Réis - João V from Brazil. Issued in 1722. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 7.17 g.

Obverse
Crowned portuguese arms flanked by flowers. (João V, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
Reverse
Value XX and flowers inside a wreath of tulips, and date. (Copper is better to use than Gold.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1722  229.5K Bentes 162.01-162.02 (See Comments).

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