500 Réis - Pedro II (Bust issue) 1867-1868 front 500 Réis - Pedro II (Bust issue) 1867-1868 back
500 Réis - Pedro II (Bust issue) 1867-1868 photo
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira

500 Réis - Pedro II Bust issue

 
Silver (.835) 6.25 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Emperor
Peter II the Magnanimous (1831-1889)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1867-1868
Value
500 Réis
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
6.25 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3679
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Value below imperial arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 500 RÉIS

Engraver: C. Lüster

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Réis - Pedro II (Bust issue) coin from Brazil is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1867, and its production was discontinued the following year due to the economic crisis caused by the Paraguayan War. Despite its short production run, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1867  - - - - - -
1868  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Réis - Pedro II (Bust issue) 1867-1868 coin.