1788-R Brazil Maria Gold 6,400 Reis or Half Johanna – Choice EF
A beautiful Colonial Portuguese Half Johanna from Brazil struck at Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro.
Struck in the same year of First Fleet settlement of Australia, a beautiful example with mint bloom. Graded as choice Extremely Fine
In November 1800, Governor King of the colony of New South Wales issued a Proclamation which stated that this coin was valued at £2 2/- which was 4 shillings more than valued in Great Britain.
Description
Origin:Brazil (Portuguese Colony)
Mint:Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro. Brazil
Denomination:Peça = 6,400 Reis or Half Johanna
Composition:Gold
Date:1788-R
Obverse:MARIA.I.D.G.PORT.ET.ALG.REGINA; Bust of Maria I, with widow’s veil, facing right; 1788 R below. (Maria Prima Dei Gratia Portugaliӕ Et Algarbiorum Regina. Translation: Maria I, by the Grace of God, Queen of Portugal and Algarves)
Reverse: Royal arms of Maria I.. (Engraver: José Gaspard)
Edge:Reeded
Grade:choice Extremely Fine
Diameter, Weight & Orientation:32mm; 14.34g; Medal alignment ↑↑
Provenance:Ex. Nobles Numismatics; Previously Ex. Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection from CNG Triton XVI (lot 1347)
References:KM#218.1
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