Portuguese Brazil - John V - 4,000 Reis - Bahia - 1720 > Lot No. 303

Description:
Dated 1720 AD. Portuguese Brazil. Bahia mint. Obv: crowned shield of arms with value 4000 to left and IOANNES V D G PORT ET ALG REX legend. Rev: cross with Bs in angles with date 1720 above and IN HOC SIGNO VINCES legend.

Measurements:
10.60 grams.

Condition:
Near extremely fine, with slight scuffing and slight bend to flan. Much lustre.

References:
Friedberg Brazil, 30; Gomes 35.07; Krause Brazil, KM# 106.

Provenance:
Ex DNW Sale, 14th March 2007, lot 2281 (realised £340 + premium).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 350 - 470; USD 450 - 600)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH