A series of Portuguese weights aligned with the English currency system
Lot 3719
PORTUGAL, Kingdom. João V o Magnânimo (the Magnanimous), 1707-1750. Weight of 18 Shillings / 3200 Reis (Half Peça) (Brass, 25 mm, 7.13 g, 12 h). IOANNES•V•D•G•PORT•ET•ALG•REX Laureate head of João V to right. Rev. EIGHTEEN / SHILLINGS within floral cartouche. Patchy toning. Good extremely fine.


The close economic ties between Portugal and England also influenced the Portuguese monetary system. In particular, during the 18th century, coin weights like this one were used to align Portuguese gold coins with the English currency system.
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