johannes

noun

jo·​han·​nes

variants or less commonly joannes

jōˈ(h)anə̇s

plural johannes also joannes

: an old Portuguese gold coin first issued in the 18th century and equivalent to 6400 reis

called also half joe

compare dobra

Word History

Etymology

after Johannes or Joannes John (or João) V †1750 king of Portugal who first issued such coins and whose name appeared on them

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