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LOT 303

Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 470
USD ($) 380 - 510

PORTUGUESE BRAZIL - JOHN V - 4,000 REIS - BAHIA - 1720
(10.60 grams.).

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

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

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