1200 Réis - Pedro II 1834-1847 front 1200 Réis - Pedro II 1834-1847 back
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1200 Réis - Pedro II

 
Silver (.917) 26.89 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Emperor
Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1834-1847
Value
1200 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
26.89 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36192
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Decorated border by dashed ring.
Shield of the arms of the empire surmounted by Imperial Crown, flanked by branches of tobacco and coffee.
All the joint surmounted by the legend: IN HOC S. VINCES (IN HOC SIGNO VINCES).

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC S. VINCES

Translation:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
By this sign you will conquer

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1200 Réis - Pedro II 1834-1847 coin from Brazil was designed by renowned artist and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was a French artist who was commissioned by the Brazilian government to create the designs for the country's coinage during the reign of Emperor Pedro II. The coin features a portrait of the emperor on one side and the Brazilian coat of arms on the other. Mercier's work on the coinage of Brazil helped to establish the country's unique numismatic identity and his designs continue to be admired by collectors and numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1834  891 - - - - - -
1835  10616 - - - - - -
1837  6304 - - - - - -
1839  186 - - - - - -
1840  633 - - - - - -
1843  1803 - - - - - -
1845  292 - - - - - -
1846  1898 - - - - - -
1847  10506 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1200 Réis - Pedro II 1834-1847 coin.