300 Réis 1938-1942 front 300 Réis 1938-1942 back
300 Réis 1938-1942 photo
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300 Réis

 
Copper-nickel 4.4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1938-1942
Value
300 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Scalloped
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5377
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination above date encircled by Marajoara decoration collar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRASIL
300
RÉIS
1938

Translation:
Brazil
300
Réis
1938

Engraver: Benedito de Araújo Ribeiro.

Edge

Fluted

Comment

The Marajoara or Marajó was a native nation that inhabited the Marajó Island and the Amazon river in the Pre-Columbian era.
Coin with higher copper cast 1942