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20 000 Réis - Pedro II

 
Gold (.917) 17.9296 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Emperor
Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1853-1889
Value
20 000 Réis (20 000)
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
17.9296 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36144
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the Second Empire of Brazil, topped by the legend: IN HOC SIG- -NO VINCES.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC SIG- -NO VINCES

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20,000 Réis - Pedro II 1853-1889 coin from Brazil is that it was the first gold coin to be issued in Brazil. It was introduced in 1853 and was used as a standard circulation coin until 1889, when Pedro II was overthrown and the monarchy was abolished. The coin was made of .917 gold and weighed 17.9296 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1853  245628 - - - - - -
1854  25271 - - - - - -
1855  48038 - - - - - -
1856  261885 - - - - - -
1857  315403 - - - - - -
1858  31950 - - - - - -
1859  47181 - - - - - -
1860  - - - - - -
1861  - - - - - -
1862  - - - - - -
1863  - - - - - -
1864  - - - - - -
1865  - - - - - -
1867  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 000 Réis - Pedro II 1853-1889 coin.