5000 Cruzeiros (Pattern - 200th anniversary of Tiradentes' death) ND
| Stainless steel | 9.95 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Value | 5000 Cruzeiros (5000 BRE) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1990-1993) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 9.95 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#428087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Tiradentes left, two dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERDADE
CIDADANIA
TIRADENTES
1792-1992
Translation:
FREEDOM
CITIZENSHIP
TIRADENTES
1792-1992
Edge
Plain
Comment
Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes, was a leader on the "Inconfidência Mineira", a unsucessful separatist movement who claimed for the independence of captainicy of Minas Gerais from Portugal in 1789, with inspiration on the independence of the United States from England. Because of the conspiracy discovery Tiradentes were sentenced to death and had his body quartered. He became a national hero especially after the instituition of Republic in 1889, and the anniversary of his death became a national holiday.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5000 Cruzeiros coin features an image of Tiradentes, a prominent figure in Brazilian history who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence. The coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Tiradentes' death, and its design was inspired by the famous portrait of Tiradentes painted by Brazilian artist Pedro Américo. The coin's stainless steel composition and 9.95g weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
