20 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) ND (1700-1702) front 20 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) ND (1700-1702) back
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20 Réis - Pedro II Pernambuco ND

 
Silver (.917) 0.6 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1700-1702
Value
20 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16886
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross, flanked by four flowers.

Engraver: Amaro de Barros

Edge

Plain

Comment

20 Réis = 1 Vintém

 Bentes 96.01 - DG . P . REX . B . D (without flowers).
 Bentes 96.02 - DG . P . REX . B . D . (dot).
 Bentes 96.03 - D . G . P . R . B .
 Bentes 96.04 - D . G . P . R . B . D
 Bentes 96.05 - DG . P . REX . BD
 Bentes 96.06 - DG . P . REX . BD; Shield flanked by three dots.
 Bentes 96.07 - DG . P . REX . BD; Loose shield.
 Bentes 96.08 - DG . P . REX . BD; Axis inverted (coin alignment).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) ND (1700-1702) coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Pedro II, who ruled Brazil from 1831 to 1853. During his reign, Brazil experienced significant economic growth and modernization, including the construction of railroads, the expansion of trade, and the abolition of slavery. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 0.6 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.