500 Réis 1889 front 500 Réis 1889 back
500 Réis 1889 photo
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira

500 Réis

1889 year
Silver (.917) 6.375 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1889
Value
500 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
6.375 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#19841
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

The five stars of the Southern Cross (Crux Constellation) surrounded by circle of stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ORDEM E PROGRESSO
* 500 RÉIS *

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Code in the Brazilian Currency Book: P672

Interesting fact

The 500 Réis 1889 coin from Brazil was designed by the renowned Brazilian artist, Alberto da Veiga Guignard, who was known for his work in sculpture and medallic art.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1889  4541168 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Réis 1889 coin.