Brazil 160 Réis - João V, 1748 – 1750
Crown with 4 or 5 Arches; Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Mints
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
160 Réis - João V
Year
1748 – 1750
Ruler
John V (João V)
(1706–1750)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.83
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
160 Réis - João V from Brazil. Issued from 1748 to 1750. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.83 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 160 and two 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
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 R | — | Bentes 156.05; KM#156.3 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 14% | |
| 1750 R | — | Bentes 156.06; KM#156.4 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 10% | |
| 1749 | — | Bentes 155.01; KM#156.5 (Lisbon Mint; struck for Grão-Pará and Maranhão); (See Comments). | 62% | |
| 1749 R | — | Bentes 156.03-156.04; KM#156.2 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 14% | |
| 1748 R | — | Bentes 156.01; KM#156.2 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 29% | |
| 1748 R | — | Bentes 156.02; KM#156.1 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 33% |
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