Brazil 20 Réis - João V, 1722
Province of Minas Gerais; Crown with 4 Arches; Lisbon Mint
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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