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1000 Réis 400th Anniversary of the Discovery
1900 year| Silver (.917) | 12.75 g | 30.3 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | 1000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 12.75 g |
| Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Denomination divides dates, sprigs flank.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4º CENTENÁRIO DO DESCOBRIMENTO DO BRASIL
1500
1000
RÉIS
1900
Translation:
4th Centenary of the Discovery of Brazil
1500-1900 - 1000 Réis
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Réis coin commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil has an interesting design feature. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Portuguese explorer who led the discovery of Brazil, while the reverse side features a map of Brazil with the date of discovery, "1500," prominently displayed at the center. This design element serves as a nod to the significant historical event that the coin celebrates.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Réis (400th Anniversary of the Discovery) 1900 coin.
