4000 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) 1702 front 4000 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) 1702 back
4000 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) 1702 photo
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4000 Réis - Pedro II Pernambuco

1702 year
Gold (.917) 8.17 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1702
Value
4000 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
8.17 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315551
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint George's cross flanked by ornaments, four letters P arranged diagonally and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ET. BRASILIAE. DOMINVS. ANNO (year)

PPPP

Translation: and Lord of Brazil, year (year).

Engraver: Amaro de Barros

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

4000 Réis = 1 Moeda

Only gold coin minted in Pernambuco; all with overdate 1701.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4000 Réis - Pedro II (Pernambuco) 1702 coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time when Brazil was still a Portuguese colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King Pedro II of Portugal, while the reverse bears the coat of arms of the Portuguese Empire. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number of coins minted during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1702 PPPP 2027 - - - - - -

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