- Brazil
- 1731/0 Overdate (R=Rio De Janeiro)
- John V
- 12,800 Reis/Gold Johanna
- KM#139, 28.44g
- Proclamation Coin
- VF Scratches, smoothed rim
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The highest valued coin in Governor King's proclamation was Brazil/Portugal's colonial gold Johanna. The denomination was also known as the 'Dobra' and was equivalent to 12,800 Reis in Portugal (8 Spanish Escudos) and its colonies. King, gave the coin a value of £4. The coin, struck in 22 carat (.917 fine) gold in medal rotation weighed 28.68 grams and contained .85 of an ounce of gold.
In 1722, John V of Portugal introduced a new coinage based on the Spanish gold escudo. The design was the royal bust and title on the obverse and the crowned Arms of Portugal within a decorative shield on the reverse. A popular name for these portrait pieces was 'Joeys' or 'Joes' from the royal title on the coins - Joannes (John V, 1706-1750) and Josephus (Joseph I, 1750-77). The coins are also referred to as 'Portuguese Pieces' or 'Port Pieces'. The Johanna was struck for a period of only ten years between 1722 and 1733 in the reign of John V.
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We will endeavour to dispatch orders as soon as possible, please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery within Australia and 4-6 weeks overseas.
We requires full payment with order, plus all shipping/postage charges before we dispatch any goods.
All shipping/postage (including insurance) costs are subject to change without notice.
*Shipping charges for Australia is a flat fee of $9.95, except EQL launches, heavy items such as coin rolls, books, accessories and large quantities of coins and banknotes which will be charged at current Australia Post charges. We will advise you of these costs before shipping.
EQL Launches/New Releases. The regular Flat fee ($9.95) does not apply to EQL Launches. Shipping charges for EQL new releases will differ and this rate will be advised at the time of entry.
Free Shipping: On orders $350.00 and over made in one transaction for delivery within Australia only.
Free Express Upgrade: Domestic Australian orders over the value of $1000 will automatically upgrade to Express Post at no additional expense.
Overseas shipping charges as follows; orders up to 1kg;
- New Zealand - $25.00
- South Pacific - $30.00
- Asia - $35.00
- North & South America - $40.00
- Europe - $45.00
International orders over 1 kilogram, please contact us for shipping and insurance charges.
Returns/Refund/Cancellations
Wynyard Coin Centre will attempt to exchange (if available) or provide a refund for any items delivered damaged or unsatisfactory when returned in original, undamaged condition with all product components as supplied within 14 days of receipt.
Cancelled items/orders for customer change of mind or return without major problem (in original condition) will be refunded less postage charges and any merchant fees (PayPal 2.6%, VISA/Mastercard, Shop Pay, Apple Pay & Google Pay 1.6% + $0.30) associated with accepting the original payment within 28 days of purchase.