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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
1851-1852
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
References
Numista
N#36322
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of the second Empire of Brazil, headed by the legend: IN HOC SI- -GNO VINCES.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC SI- -GNO VINCES

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

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20,000 Réis - Pedro II 1851-1852 coin from Brazil is that it was the first gold coin to be issued by the country. It was introduced in 1851 as a replacement for the previous silver currency, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1852. 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
1851  302553 - - - - - -
1852  185670 - - - - - -

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 1851-1852 coin.