Summary
12800 Reis (1 Johanna) coin, Brazil, 1731 AD.
Mint: Minas Gerais.
This coin was included in the Australian Proclamation of 19 November 1800 issued by Governor Philip Gidley King. The Gold Johanna was the equivalent of 4 pounds.
Obverse Description
At centre crowned head of John V, facing right; around, IOANNES.V.D.G. PORT. ET. ALG. REX ; below, . M . / .1731. Small hole in middle of 'O' of 'PORT'.
Reverse Description
Coat of Arms, no legend.
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1731 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Inscriptions
Obverse: IOANNES.V.D.G. PORT. ET. ALG. REX /. M . / .1731.
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Denomination
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Material
Gold
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
37.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.388 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#139 Brazil 1731 John V Johanna, Coinworks website, [Link 1] accessed 14 Jul 2023
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