640 Réis - Pedro II (Pattern - Calvary Cross - Terra de Santa Cruz) 1695 front 640 Réis - Pedro II (Pattern - Calvary Cross - Terra de Santa Cruz) 1695 back
640 Réis - Pedro II (Pattern - Calvary Cross - Terra de Santa Cruz) 1695 photo
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640 Réis - Pedro II Pattern - Calvary Cross - Terra de Santa Cruz

1695 year
Silver (.917) 18.75 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type
Pattern
Year
1695
Value
640 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
18.75 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#235349
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Latin cross on a calvary bordered by the inscription and date between flowers.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRAS. CRVCIS. SVBILL. VICTRIX
1695

Translation: Land of Santa Cruz, victorious under that cross.

Engraver: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Designer: Domingos Ferreira Zambuja

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

The first pattern made by Brazil's Mint. It was rejected for presenting the old name of the colony (Land of Santa Cruz).

Interesting fact

The Pattern 640 Réis - Pedro II (Pattern - Calvary Cross - Terra de Santa Cruz) 1695 from Brazil is an extremely rare coin, with only three known examples existing in the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1695  2 - - - - - -

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