50 Réis - Pedro II 1886-1888 front 50 Réis - Pedro II 1886-1888 back
50 Réis - Pedro II 1886-1888 photo
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50 Réis - Pedro II

 
Copper-nickel 7 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Emperor
Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1886-1888
Value
50 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
7 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
2.22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3877
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

The value within beaded circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DECRETO N°1817 DE 3 DE SETEMBRO DE 1870
50
RÉIS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Réis - Pedro II 1886-1888 coin from Brazil was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Alphée Dubois. Dubois was a well-known artist who had previously worked on several other coin designs for Brazil, and his work on this coin features a detailed portrait of Emperor Pedro II on one side and the Brazilian coat of arms on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the strength and unity of the Brazilian Empire during a time of political and social change in the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1886  590000 - - - - - -
1887  768461 - - - - - -
1888  152976 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Réis - Pedro II 1886-1888 coin.