640 Réis - Pedro II (Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco Mints) 1699-1702 front 640 Réis - Pedro II (Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco Mints) 1699-1702 back
640 Réis - Pedro II (Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco Mints) 1699-1702 photo
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640 Réis - Pedro II Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco Mints

 
Silver (.917) 19.32 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
King
Peter II the Pacific (1683-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1702
Value
640 Réis
Currency
Real (1654-1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
19.32 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16891
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

An armillary sphere in front of the Order of Christ cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVBQ. SIGN. NATA STAB.

Translation: Born under a steady sign.

Engraver: Amaro de Barros

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

640 Réis = 2 Patacas

No mintmark = Rio de Janeiro mint.
P mintmark = Pernambuco mint.

Bentes 76.01 - BRAS. DN
Bentes 76.02 - Idem; overdate 1698.
Bentes 76.03 - BRAS. D
Bentes 76.04 - BRAS. DN, inclined reverse at 270º.
Bentes 76.05 - BRAS. D

Bentes 75.01 - ET. BRAS. D
Bentes 75.02 - Idem; overdate 1699.
Bentes 75.03 - ET. BRAS. DN
Bentes 75.04 - ET. BRA. DN
Bentes 75.05 - ET. BRA. D. N
Bentes 75.07 - REX. 'E. BR. DN
Bentes 75.08 - REX. 'E. BR. D
Bentes 75.09 - REX. ET. BRAS. D
Bentes 75.10 - REX. ET. BRAS. DN, overdate 1700.
Bentes 75.11 - REX. ET. BR. DN, overdate 1700.
Bentes 75.12 - REX. B. D
Bentes 75.06 - REX. 'E. B. D
Bentes 75.13 - REX. 'E. B. D

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 640 Réis - Pedro II coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Brazil. The coin was issued during the reign of King Pedro II, who ruled Brazil from 1831 to 1889. During his reign, Brazil experienced significant economic growth and modernization, including the construction of railroads, the expansion of trade, and the abolition of slavery. The 640 Réis coin was a widely used denomination during this time and was an important part of everyday commerce in Brazil.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1699  - - - - - -
1701 P - - - - - -
1702 P - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 640 Réis - Pedro II (Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco Mints) 1699-1702 coin.