40 Réis 1889-1912 front 40 Réis 1889-1912 back
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40 Réis

 
Bronze 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1889-1912
Value
40 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10864
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* A ECONOMIA FAZ A PROSPERIDADE
40
RÉIS

Translation:
* ECONOMY MAKES PROSPERITY
40
RÉIS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 40 Réis coin was designed by the Brazilian artist and sculptor, Rodolfo Bernardelli, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for Brazil during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1889  1781000 - - - - - -
1893  1085000 - - - - - -
1894  770000 - - - - - -
1895  - - - - - -
1896  191000 - - - - - -
1897  1236000 - - - - - -
1898  300000 - - - - - -
1900  2115000 - - - - - -
1901  525000 - - - - - -
1907  218000 - - - - - -
1908  4639000 - - - - - -
1909  4226000 - - - - - -
1910  848000 - - - - - -
1911  1660000 - - - - - -
1912  819000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Réis 1889-1912 coin.