Portugal 1734 3200 reis
This specimen was lot 34279 in Heritage sale 3098 (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description[1] noted, "Portugal: João V gold 2 Escudos (3200 Reis or 1/2 Peça) 1734 AU53 NGC, Lisbon mint. A highly attractive specimen of this challenging issue, which remains notably more detailed than the "typical" circulated example and imbued with a fetching orange-gold tone over gleaming features. Satin brilliance grips the peripheral legends, while faint hints of adjustment are noted to João's head and crossing diagonally into the reverse crowned arms." This type was struck in Lisbon 1723-42 and is often catalogued as a two escudos even tho it contained about 10% more gold. This denomination was last issued in 1821 during the reign of João VI.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 7.17 g, 0.917 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 220.9, Fr-88.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Sáez Salgado, Javier, Moedas de Ouro de Portugal, 1185-1889, Lisbon, Numisma Leiloes, 2001.
- Alberto Gomes and Francisco Antonio Magro, Moedas Portuguesas e do Território Que Hoje é Portugal: Catálogo das Moedas Cunhadas para o Continentes e Ilhas Adjacentes, para os Territórios do Ultramar e Grão-Mestres Portugueses da Ordem de Malta, 6ª Edição, Lisbon: Associação Numismática de Portugal, 2013.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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- 1732 3200 réis = ½ peça
- 1732 12,800 réis = dobra
- 1733 1000 réis = quartinho
- 1734 400 réis = cruzado novo
- 1735 6,400 réis = 1 peça
- 1739 3200 réis = ½ peça
- Coins and currency dated 1734