Portugal 1739 3200 reis
This specimen was lot 21543 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Las Vegas, August 2020), where it sold for $2,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "PORTUGAL. 1/2 Peca (3200 Reis or 2 Escudos), 1739. Lisbon Mint. Joao V. NGC AU-58. A tough to locate denomination is any grade especially so in this state of preservation and as such should be considered VERY RARE. The piece exhibits a bold strike with good definition of the details and light signs of a handling consistent for the grade displaying light attractive honey gold tone throughout. Upon close inspection a small well placed staple scratch is noticed on the reverse somewhat hidden within the design elements now slightly subdued blending nicely with the rest of the coin mentioned for accuracy. Otherwise this handsome and nicely preserved survivor is a real treat for collectors with a good look certain to see spirited bidding from the specialist." This denomination was struck for Joao V 1723-42 with this, the final subtype, being issued 1732-42. The subtypes are distinguished by slight variations in the king's portrait.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 7.15 g, 0.917 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-88; KM-220.9; Gomes-122.13.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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- 1732 3200 réis = ½ peça
- 1739 400 réis = cruzado novo
- 1739 1000 réis = quartinho
- 1739 6,400 réis = 1 peça
- 1741 3200 réis = ½ peça
- Coins and currency dated 1739