Brazil 320 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
320 Réis - João V
Year
1748 – 1750
Ruler
John V (João V)
(1706–1750)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
9.66
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
320 Réis - João V from Brazil. Issued from 1748 to 1750. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.66 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portuguese arms flanked by value 320 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 154.05-154.06; KM# 157.1 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 36% | |
| 1749 | — | Bentes 153.01; KM# 157.2 (Struck at Lisbon for Grão-Pará and Maranhão); (See Comments). | 36% | |
| 1749 R | — | Bentes 154.04; KM# 157.1 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 59% | |
| 1748 R | — | Bentes 154.01-154.03; KM# 157.1 (Rio de Janeiro); (See Comments). | 18% |
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