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40 Réis - Pedro II Rio de Janeiro ND
1699 year| Silver (.917) | 1.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| King | Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | 40 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1654-1799) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA. STAB.
Translation: Born under a steady sign.
Engraver: Amaro de Barros
Designer: Amaro de Barros
Edge
Plain
Comment
40 Réis = 2 VinténsBentes 91.01 - REX. B. D, 2 vertical flowers.
Bentes 91.02 - REX. 'E. B. DN, 2 vertical flowers.
Bentes 91.03 - REX. B. DN, 2 verticals flowers.
Bentes 91.04 - Idem; inverted reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Réis - Pedro II (Rio de Janeiro) ND (1699) 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 during his reign, 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 silver (.917) and weighs 1.2 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of Brazilian history and a sought-after collector's item.
