Brazil 5 Réis - João V, 1749
State of Grão-Pará and Maranhão; Lisbon Mint
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Real
(1654 – 1799)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Réis - João V
Year
1749
Ruler
John V (João V)
(1706–1750)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.58
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Réis - João V from Brazil. Issued in 1749. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.58 g.
- Obverse
- Value V between flowers and date, inside a circle of pearls topped by royal crown. (João V, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Brazil.)
- Reverse
- An armillary sphere, without mintmark. (Money Circulates Worldwide.)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1749 | — |
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