40 Réis - Pedro I 1823-1831 front 40 Réis - Pedro I 1823-1831 back
40 Réis - Pedro I 1823-1831 photo
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40 Réis - Pedro I

 
Copper 7.17 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Emperor
Peter I the Liberator (1822-1831)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1823-1831
Value
40 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.17 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#124548
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Boughs flanking crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

Comment

KM#364.1 (C - Cuiaba Mint)
KM#364.2 (G - Goiás Mint)

Interesting fact

The 40 Réis - Pedro I 1823-1831 coin from Brazil was the first coin to feature the portrait of a Brazilian emperor, Pedro I, who played a crucial role in Brazil's independence from Portugal.