2000 Réis - Pedro II (Large Crown; Bahia) 1695 front 2000 Réis - Pedro II (Large Crown; Bahia) 1695 back
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2000 Réis - Pedro II Large Crown; Bahia

1695 year
Gold (.917) 4.08 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1695
Value
2000 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
4.08 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#315516
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments and date.

Lettering: ET.BRASILIAE.DOMINVS.ANNO - 1695

Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year 1695.

Engraver: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Large crown on coat of arms.

2000 Réis = ½ Moeda.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2000 Réis - Pedro II (Large Crown; Bahia) 1695 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during the reign of King Pedro II, who was the last emperor of Brazil and ruled from 1831 to 1889. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the reign of Pedro II, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Brazilian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.917) and weighs 4.08 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.