DCHP-1 Online
half-joe † Obs. 
n. half a Portuguese Johannes, a gold coin worth about $8.00, in circulation during colonial days.
See also: half-Johannes
- 1772 The Quantity generally taken from every Half-Joe is from two to three Penny Weight.
- 1826 The following gold pieces were found in his possession: 2 doubloons 2 half do. 4 quarter do. 11 half Joes, 1 quarter do. . . . 10 half Eagles.
- 1772 The Quantity generally taken from every Half-Joe is from two to three Penny Weight.