2000 Réis (24-sided planchet) 1937-1938 front 2000 Réis (24-sided planchet) 1937-1938 back
2000 Réis (24-sided planchet) 1937-1938 photo
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2000 Réis 24-sided planchet

 
Aluminium bronze 8.7 g 26.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1937-1938
Value
2000 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
8.7 g
Diameter
26.45 mm
Thickness
2.38 mm
Shape
Icositetragonal (24-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9367
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Armored bust of Duke of Caxias right, crown at left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CA
XI
AS
C

Edge

Plain

Comment

The 1937 issue is considered to be a forgery by many authorities, but have circulated, and it shows on Krause catalog.

Interesting fact

The 2000 Réis coin from Brazil, minted between 1937 and 1938, has a unique 24-sided planchet, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938  4000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Réis (24-sided planchet) 1937-1938 coin.