1000 Réis - Pedro II (Large Crown; Rio de Janeiro) 1699-1700 front 1000 Réis - Pedro II (Large Crown; Rio de Janeiro) 1699-1700 back
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1000 Réis - Pedro II Large Crown; Rio de Janeiro

 
Gold (.917) 2.04 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1700
Value
1000 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
2.04 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16994
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ET.BRASILIAE.DOMINVS.ANO.(1699-1700)

Translation: and Lord of Brazil; year 1699-1700.

Engraver: Amaro de Barros

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Large crown on coat of arms.

1000 Réis = ¼ Moeda

Bentes 72.01 - PORT
Bentes 72.02 - PORTV
Bentes 72.03 - PORTVG
Bentes 72.04 - PORTV
Bentes 72.05 - PORTVG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Réis - Pedro II (Large Crown; Rio de Janeiro) 1699-1700 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was issued during the reign of King Pedro II, who ruled Brazil from 1640 to 1700. During his reign, Brazil experienced significant economic growth and expansion, particularly in the mining and agriculture sectors. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the increased demand for currency to facilitate trade and commerce during this period of growth. Additionally, the coin's gold content and large crown design may have been intended to convey the wealth and power of the Portuguese Empire, which controlled Brazil at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1700  - - - - - -

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