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20 000 Réis - Pedro II
| Gold (.917) | 17.9296 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1851 |
| Value | 20 000 Réis (20 000) |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 17.9296 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of the second Empire of Brazil, headed by the legend: IN HOC S. VINCES.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN HOC S. VINCES.
Translation:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
By this sign you will conquer
Engraver: Carlos Custódio Azevedo
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20,000 Réis - Pedro II 1849-1851 coin from Brazil is that it was the first gold coin to be issued by the country. It was introduced in 1849, during the reign of Emperor Pedro II, and it was meant to be used as a standard circulation coin. The coin was made of .917 gold and weighed 17.9296 grams. This coin was a significant innovation in Brazilian currency, as it was the first time that a gold coin had been issued for circulation in the country. It was also a symbol of the country's growing economic prosperity and its increasing importance in the global economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 6464 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 42256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 302553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1849-1851 coin.
