johannes

¹

[joh-han-eez, -is]

noun

plural

johannes 

1. a gold coin formerly used as currency in Portugal, first issued in the early 18th century.

Johannes

²

[yoh-hah-nis, -han-is]

noun

1. a male given name, form of John.

johannes

/ dʒəʊˈhæniːz /

noun

1. a Portuguese gold coin minted in the early 18th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of johannes¹

1750–60, after the name Joannes (John V, of Portugal) in the coin's legend. See John

Word History and Origins

Origin of johannes¹

C18: after Joannes (King John V) of Portugal, whose name was inscribed on the coin