400 Réis (Liberty) 1901 front 400 Réis (Liberty) 1901 back
400 Réis (Liberty) 1901 photo
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira

400 Réis Liberty

1901 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1901
Value
400 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6773
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Liberty bust right, circle of stars surround.

Lettering:
LIBERT
PT

Engraver: Ernest Paulin Tasset

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 400 Réis (Liberty) 1901 coin from Brazil has an interesting fact: it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a Brazilian person, specifically Emperor Dom Pedro II. This was a departure from the previous coins that featured an image of the Portuguese king. This change was made to assert Brazil's independence and national identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1901  26250000 - - - - - -

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